simplify 10+4(−8q−4)
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
10 + 4 ( -8q - 4)
Simplify.
Solution:
In order to simplify the given numerical equation, we simply need to distribute 4 to each value inside the parenthesis, then after distribution, we combine similar terms in the equation
= 10 + 4 ( -8q - 4 )
= 10 + ( -32q - 4)
= 10 - 32q - 4
= 6 + 32q
If we are asked to find for q, we simply need to transpose 6 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
32q = -6
Divide both sides by 32 in order to get the value of q.
32q/32 = -6/32
q = - 3/16
Final answer:
Simplified form = 6 + 32q
q = -3/16