Find , given that .

Simplify: \((qp + 4p + 3q + 12) - (qp + 2p + q + 2) = 44 \)

 

Combine like terms: \(2p + 2q + 10 = 44\)

 

Subtract 10 from both sides: \(2p + 2q = 34\)

 

Divide both sides by 2: \(q + p = \color{brown}\boxed{17}\)