How do you solve #3q+11=-1#?

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HIX Tutor · Accepted Answer

undefined To solve the equation 3q + 11 = -1, we need to isolate the variable, q. We can do this by following these steps:

Step 1: Start by subtracting 11 from both sides of the equation:
   3q + 11 - 11 = -1 - 11
   
Step 2: Simplify both sides of the equation:
   3q = -12
   
Step 3: Divide both sides of the equation by 3:
   3q/3 = -12/3
   
Step 4: Simplify both sides of the equation:
   q = -4

So, q is equal to -4.

Hazel Anglin · Answer

#color(purple)("q= - 4")#

#color(coral)("Subtract 11 on both sides:")#

#3q+cancel11= -1# #color(white)(aa) -cancel11 -11#

On the left side, 11 cancels out, and on the right side, subtracting 11 from -1 yields -12:

#3q=-12#

#color(green)("Divide both sides 3 to get q by itself.")#

#(cancel"3"q)/cancel3=(-12)/3#

Now you are just left with #q# on the left side and -4 on the right side.

Thus, #color(red)"q = - 4"#

Julia Adams · Answer

undefined To solve the equation 3q + 11 = -1, you need to isolate the variable q. First, subtract 11 from both sides of the equation to get 3q = -12. Then, divide both sides by 3 to solve for q. So, q = -4.