Algebra Examples

$- 7 - 7 q = - 8 q - 4 - 8$

Step 1

Subtract $8$ from $- 4$ .

$- 7 - 7 q = - 8 q - 12$

Step 2

Move all terms containing $q$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Add $8 q$ to both sides of the equation.

$- 7 - 7 q + 8 q = - 12$

Step 2.2

Add $- 7 q$ and $8 q$ .

$- 7 + q = - 12$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $q$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $7$ to both sides of the equation.

$q = - 12 + 7$

Step 3.2

Add $- 12$ and $7$ .

$q = - 5$