Question

3q+4+9=-14 what is Q

Answer 1

Hi! Your answer is q = -9

Please see an explanation for a better and clear understanding to your problem.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Since we want to solve for q-term. That means we are going to isolate q-term.

$\huge{3q+4+9=-14}$

We can add 4 and 9 together.

$\huge{3q+13=-14}$

Because we want to know the value of q. That means we have to isolate q-term by subtracting both sides by 13.

$\huge{3q+13-13=-14-13}\\\huge{3q=-27}$

We are reaching to the final step where we divide the whole equation by 3.

$\huge{\frac{3q}{3}=-\frac{27}{3}}\\\huge{q=-9}$

Finally, the solution for this equation is q = -9. But what if you are not certain or sure about the answer? Let's check it out!

To check the answer, simply substitute q = -9 in the equation.

$\huge{3q+4+9=-14}\\\huge{3(-9)+13=-14}\\\huge{-27+13=-14}\\\huge{-14=-14}$

Notice that the equation is true for q = -9. Hence, we can conclude that the solution for this equation is q = -9.

Hope this helps!