3q-2=-17

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Solution for 3q-2=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
3q + -2 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 3q = -17

Solving
-2 + 3q = -17

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 3q = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 3q = -17 + 2
3q = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -17 + 2 = -15
3q = -15

Divide each side by '3'.
q = -5

Simplifying
q = -5

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