Write equation and identify goal: Write down the given equation and identify the goal.We are given the equation 2q+810=101, and we need to solve for q.
Cross-multiply to eliminate fractions: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions.(10)×(10)=(1)×(2q+8)
Perform multiplication on both sides: Perform the multiplication on both sides. 100=2q+8
Subtract to isolate term with q: Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with q. 100−8=2q+8−892=2q
Divide to solve for q: Divide both sides by 2 to solve for q.292=22q46=q
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