The answer is q= -7/12
Steps:
Subtract 10q from the right side of the equation and combine it with 8q.
At that step, your equation should look like:
-2q - 2/12 = 1
Repeat the same with -2/12 since the like terms must be combined. At that your equation should look like:
-2q = 1 1/6
To isolate q, divide each side by -2.
At that, you get your final answer:
q = -7/12