5+3 (q-4) = 2 (q+1) I don't understand how to solve this question

q = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 3 (q - 4) = 2 (q + 1)

To solve, you need to get q by itself on one side.

5 + 3q - 12 = 2q + 2 - - - distribute the multipliers next to the parenthesis

3q - 7 = 2q + 2 - - - combine like terms

q - 7 = 2 - - - subtract 2q from both sides

q = 9 - - - add 7 to both sides