what is q?

6-17q = -17q - 15 -3q     We need to isolate q to find its value....add 17 q  to both sides f the equation

6-17q+17q  = -17q +17q - 15 - 3q

6 = -15 - 3q             Now add 15 to both sides to get

21 = -3q          and now divide by -3

-7 = q