Question

2(1/2q+1)=-3(2q-1)+4(4q+1)

Answer 1

2(1/2q+1)=-3(2q-1)+4(4q+1)
1q+2=-6q+3+16q+4
1q+2=10q+7

If you're trying to find is they're equal then they're not. But that's not it then you could do this...

1q+2=10q+7
-1q -7 -1q.-7
-5=9q ----->9q/9 cancels out
Answer: -5/9