Question

What value of q makes the statement true? -(q + 14) = -3 + (-14)

Answer 1

The answer is

q=3

-(3+14)=-3+-14  

3+14=17--> -17

Answer 2

-(q + 14) = -3 + (-14)
Add -14 to -3
-q - 14 = -17
Add 14 to both sides
-q=-3
Divide -1 on both sides
Final Answer: q=3