Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. 4q - 1 = -17 4q = -16 q = divide both sides by 4

Explanation:

Step1: Identify missing operation

To get from $4q - 1 = -17$ to $4q = -16$, we add 1 to both sides.

Step2: Solve for q

Divide both sides of $4q = -16$ by 4.
$\frac{4q}{4} = \frac{-16}{4}$

Answer:

Missing description: Add 1 to both sides
$q = -4$