Absolute value means the total distance from zero. So you get rid of any negative signs and then look at which number has the lowest value (which is the smallest number without any negative signs).
(18 + 12q) = 6(2q - 7) Use the Distributive Property on both sides
6 + 4q = 12q - 42 Subtract 12q from both sides
6 - 8q = -42 Subtract 6 from both sides
-8q = -48 Divide both sides by -8
q = 6
Answer:
151
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