5q-1=-16

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Solution for 5q-1=-16 equation: 


Simplifying
5q + -1 = -16

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 5q = -16

Solving
-1 + 5q = -16

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 5q = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 5q = -16 + 1
5q = -16 + 1

Combine like terms: -16 + 1 = -15
5q = -15

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

Simplifying
q = -3

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