How do you solve $q+ -67=-58$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-14T20:58:15

$q = 9$

Add $+67$ to each side of the equation to isolate and solve for $q$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$q + - 67 + 67 = -58 + 67$

$q + 0 = 9$

$q = 9$

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