Question

solve for q. -3(q - 72) = 15 q =

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by -3

$\frac{-3(q - 72)}{-3} = \frac{15}{-3}$
$q - 72 = -5$

Step2: Add 72 to both sides

$q - 72 + 72 = -5 + 72$
$q = 67$

Answer:

67