# Math

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I need help on two problems. How would you go about solving:
1. 3(a-5) + 19= -2
2. -9 - 3(2q-1)= -18

• Math - ,

first:

multiply the parenthsis..
3a-15..., then combine the 15 and 19, then subtract four from each side.
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