5q-6=3-49

Solution for 5q-6=3-49 equation:

Simplifying
5q + -6 = 3 + -49

Reorder the terms:
-6 + 5q = 3 + -49

Combine like terms: 3 + -49 = -46
-6 + 5q = -46

Solving
-6 + 5q = -46

Solving for variable 'q'.

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

Add '6' to each side of the equation.
-6 + 6 + 5q = -46 + 6

Combine like terms: -6 + 6 = 0
0 + 5q = -46 + 6
5q = -46 + 6

Combine like terms: -46 + 6 = -40
5q = -40

Divide each side by '5'.
q = -8

Simplifying
q = -8