Question

3Q + 5 + 2 - 8 - 5 equals 65

Answer 1

3Q + 5 + 2 - 8 - 5 = 65

3Q - 6 = 65

3Q = 71

q= 73 divided by 3 = 23.6 recurring

Answer 2

Answer
 23.70

Proof
3Q+5+2-8-5=65        ~ Simplify
3Q-6=65                      ~Cancel out the six
     +6  +6                      ~Add 6 to both sides since it is a           3Q=71                            negative.
 /3     /3                          ~Cancel out the three.
Answer                         ~Divide both sides by 3
Q=23.66                        
Rounded Up
Q=23.70