Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. 9(w - 18) = -18; w - 18 = \boxed{}; w = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 9

To isolate \( w - 18 \), we divide both sides of the equation \( 9(w - 18) = -18 \) by 9. So, \( \frac{9(w - 18)}{9}=\frac{-18}{9} \), which simplifies to \( w - 18 = -2 \). The description for this step is "Divide both sides by 9".

Step2: Add 18 to both sides

To solve for \( w \), we add 18 to both sides of the equation \( w - 18 = -2 \). So, \( w - 18 + 18 = -2 + 18 \), which simplifies to \( w = 16 \). The description for this step is "Add 18 to both sides".

Answer:

First missing term: \(-2\), first description: "Divide both sides by 9"; Second missing term: \(16\), second description: "Add 18 to both sides"