-2q-5=-1

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Solution for -2q-5=-1 equation: 


Simplifying
-2q + -5 = -1

Reorder the terms:
-5 + -2q = -1

Solving
-5 + -2q = -1

Solving for variable 'q'.

Move all terms containing q to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + -2q = -1 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + -2q = -1 + 5
-2q = -1 + 5

Combine like terms: -1 + 5 = 4
-2q = 4

Divide each side by '-2'.
q = -2

Simplifying
q = -2

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