Question

3(q-5)=2(q+5) how do I figure this out?

Answer 1

1. distribute → 3q-15= 2q +10
2. combine like terms → q=25

Answer 2

multiple the number that is front of the parentheses with the number in the parentheses than do the same in the other side  
3q-15=2q+10
then subtract 2 from 3
1q-15=10 add 15 to the other side 15+10 
1q=25
q=25