Complete the process of solving the equation.

Fill in the missing term and select the missing description. Simplify any fractions.
8q–6=

6
8q=0
Add 6 to both sides
Subtract 6 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 6
Divide both sides by 6
Apply the distributive property
q=
Divide both sides by 8

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Let's solve the equation step by step based on the information provided:

You have the equation: \[ 8q - 6 = -6 \]

To isolate \( q \), we can follow these steps:

  1. Add 6 to both sides: \[ 8q - 6 + 6 = -6 + 6 \] This simplifies to: \[ 8q = 0 \]

  2. Now we have \( 8q = 0 \).

  3. Divide both sides by 8: \[ \frac{8q}{8} = \frac{0}{8} \] This simplifies to: \[ q = 0 \]

So, the missing term in the equation is \( 0 \), and the missing description is Add 6 to both sides.

Final solution:

  • The completed equation is \( 8q - 6 = -6 \).
  • The simplified result is \( q = 0 \).