Math Snap

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is in the form of linear equation.
. The equation needs to be solved for the variable 'q'.
3. The operations performed on the equation are valid and follow the rules of algebra.

STEP 2

First, we need to combine like terms on the left side of the equation.$$16q -8 -20q =16$$

STEP 3

Combine the 'q' terms.
$$16q -20q = -q$$So, the missing term in the second line is $-q$.

STEP 4

Now, rewrite the equation with the missing term filled in.
$$-4q -8 =16$$

STEP 5

Next, we add8 to both sides of the equation to isolate the 'q' term on one side.
$$-4q -8 +8 =16 +8$$

STEP 6

implify the equation.
$$-4q =24$$So, the missing term in the third line is24.

STEP 7

Finally, we divide both sides of the equation by -4 to solve for 'q'.
$$q = -4q / -4 =24 / -4$$

Calculate the value of 'q'.
$$q = -6$$So, the missing term in the fourth line is -6.
The solution to the equation is $q = -6$.