Answer: q = -2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we need to apply the Distributive Law in order to proceed with the problem.
3(q + 4/3) = 2
3q + 3(4/3) = 2
We already know that 3(4/3) = 4, since the 3's cancel out. Or, 3(4/3) = 12/3 = 4.
Our new equation is,
3q + 4 = 2
Through transposition and isolation of variables, we get,
3q = -2
Dividing by 3 on both sides...
q = -2/3
