Answer:
q = - 3.4
Step-by-step explanation:
- 13(q + 4) = 7q + 16 ← distribute parenthesis on left side
- 13q - 52 = 7q + 16 ( subtract 7q from both sides )
- 20q - 52 = 16 ( add 52 to both sides )
- 20q = 68 ( divide both sides by - 20 )