Question

solve for q.
0.5(2q + 1) = 0.75q
q =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand left-hand side

$0.5\times2q + 0.5\times1 = 0.75q$
$q + 0.5 = 0.75q$

Step2: Isolate q terms

$q - 0.75q = -0.5$
$0.25q = -0.5$

Step3: Solve for q

$q = \frac{-0.5}{0.25}$

Answer:

$-2$