Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. -14q - 13 + 5q = -13 \\(\square\\) - 13 = -13 \\(-9q = \square\\) \\(q = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms

$-14q + 5q = -9q$, so the equation becomes:
$-9q - 13 = -13$

Step2: Add 13 to both sides

$-9q - 13 + 13 = -13 + 13$
Simplifies to:
$-9q = 0$

Step3: Divide by -9

$\frac{-9q}{-9} = \frac{0}{-9}$
Simplifies to:
$q = 0$

Answer:

First blank: $\boldsymbol{-9q}$; Description: Combine like terms
Second blank: $\boldsymbol{0}$; Description: Add 13 to both sides
Third blank: $\boldsymbol{0}$; Description: Divide by -9 on both sides