what is 1/3 (q+3) = 5 solving two step equation
1/3 ( q+3) = 5q + 3 = 5/(1/3) = 15q = 15 -3 = 12
1/3 (q + 3) = 51/3q + 1 = 5 Distribute -1 -1 Subtract1/3q = 4 Divide 1/3 on both sidesq = 12