Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. $2(p + 4) = -14$ $p + 4 = -7$ $p = \square$ add 2 to both sides subtract 2 from both sides multiply both sides by 2 divide both sides by 2 combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation

From \(2(p + 4)=-14\) to \(p + 4=-7\), we divide both sides by 2. So the missing description is "Divide both sides by 2".

Step2: Solve for \(p\)

We have \(p + 4=-7\). To solve for \(p\), we subtract 4 from both sides (subtract 4 from both sides to isolate \(p\)). So \(p=-7 - 4=-11\).

Answer:

The missing description is "Divide both sides by 2" and the value of \(p\) is \(-11\). So the completed parts are: the operation is "Divide both sides by 2" and \(p = \boldsymbol{-11}\).