Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. 13(-6b - 2) + 16 = -10 -78b - 26 + 16 = -10 -78b - \square = -10 -78b = \square b = \square apply the distributive property \downarrow \downarrow add 26 to both sides subtract 26 from both sides multiply both sides by 26 divide both sides by 26 combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Combine constant terms

$-26 + 16 = -10$, so the equation becomes $-78b - 10 = -10$. The corresponding description is "Combine like terms".

Step2: Isolate the variable term

Add 10 to both sides: $-78b - 10 + 10 = -10 + 10$, which simplifies to $-78b = 0$.

Step3: Solve for $b$

Divide both sides by $-78$: $b = \frac{0}{-78} = 0$.

Answer:

Missing term 1: $10$, corresponding description: Combine like terms
Missing term 2: $0$
Missing term 3: $0$