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5q+r=a
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
5q=a-r
Subtract r from both sides.
\frac{5q}{5}=\frac{a-r}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
q=\frac{a-r}{5}
Dividing by 5 undoes the multiplication by 5.