Question 777493

How do you solve two-step equations with fractions?
Like this one: 

15 + q/6 = -21 

And

14 + m/10 = 24

I know how to do normal ones like: -3 + 5x = 12. [x= 3]

On the first problem I showed, I got stuck at the end where it is q/6 = -36 and I cant figure out what to do next. Same with the second ine

I learned this last year but over the summer I forgot and I need a visual aid because other ways don't really help. I am in Algebra 1 this year and I'm in 8th grade and am in gifted classes but I still need help.

Thank you!!! :)


You can solve it using that method. After you get to this point, {{{q/6 = - 36}}}, or {{{q/6 = (- 36)/1}}}, you'll need to CROSS-MULTIPLY to get: 

q * 1 = q


6 * - 36 = - 216


Therefore, {{{highlight_green(q = - 216)}}}