Question

add 8 to both sides to get rid of -8, so that 6q is alone on the left side of the equation.
4q - 8 = -2q - 5
+ 2q + 2q
6q - 8 = -5
+ 8 + 8
\boxed{} = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify left side

$6q - 8 + 8 = 6q$

Step2: Simplify right side

$-5 + 8 = 3$

Answer:

Left box: $6q$
Right box: $3$