Respuesta :

[tex]-(q+14)=-3+(-14)\\\\-1(q+14)=-17\ \ \ |use\ distributive\ property\ a(b+c)=ab+\\\\-1q-1(14)=-17\\\\-q-14=-17\ \ \ \ |add\ 14\ to\ both\ sides\\\\-q=-3\ \ \ \ |change\ signs\\\\\huge\boxed{q=3}\leftarrow\boxed{c.}[/tex]
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-(q + 14) = -3 +(-14)

First, simplify the brackets. / Your problem should look like: -q - 14 = -3 + -14
Second, cancel -14 on both sides. / Your problem should look like: -q = -3
Third, multiply both sides by -1. / Your problem should look like: q = 3

Answer: q = 3 (C)