Solve each of these equations for q

Question

a) 8q-(5-2q)=13q+7

b)aw+bq=c

Answer 1

a)

8q-(5-2q)=13q+7

8q-5+2q=13q+7

10q-5 = 13q+7

-3q = 12

q =-4

b)

aw+bq=c

bq = c-qw

q =(c-qw)/b