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 = \boxed{i} subtract 4 from both sides

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first step

To get from \(2(p + 4)=-14\) to \(p + 4=-7\), we divide both sides of the equation by 2. So the missing description for the first box (the step from \(2(p + 4)=-14\) to \(p + 4=-7\)) is "Divide both sides by 2".

Step2: Solve for \(p\)

We have the equation \(p + 4=-7\). To solve for \(p\), we use the operation "Subtract 4 from both sides" as given. So \(p=-7 - 4=-11\).

Answer:

The missing description for the first box (between \(2(p + 4)=-14\) and \(p + 4=-7\)) is "Divide both sides by 2", and the value of \(p\) is \(-11\).