Question

add.
(-7q + 1) + (6q + 5)

Explanation:

Step1: Remove parentheses

$-7q + 1 + 6q + 5$

Step2: Combine like terms for $q$

$-7q + 6q = -q$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$1 + 5 = 6$

Step4: Combine results

$-q + 6$

Answer:

$-q + 6$