Solve the equation below : 7/8 = q + 1/2

A : q = 3/8

B : q = 1 3/8

C : q = 7/16

D q = 1 3/4

q = -3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Clearing out the fractions first simplifies this problem.  The LCD here is 8, so we multiply all three terms of 7/8 = q + 1/2 by 8 and simplify the result:

7 + 8q = 4.  

Combining the constants, we get:  8q = 4 - 7, or 8q = -3.

Finally, solve for q:

q = -3/8

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