Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. -6(s + 4) = -12; s + 4 = \boxed{}; s = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by -6

To isolate \( s + 4 \), we divide both sides of the equation \(-6(s + 4)=-12\) by \(-6\). Using the division property of equality, \(\frac{-6(s + 4)}{-6}=\frac{-12}{-6}\), which simplifies to \(s + 4 = 2\).

Step2: Subtract 4 from both sides

To solve for \( s \), we subtract 4 from both sides of the equation \(s + 4 = 2\). Using the subtraction property of equality, \(s+4 - 4=2 - 4\), which simplifies to \(s=-2\).

Answer:

For the first blank: \(2\) (description: Divide both sides by -6)
For the second blank: \(-2\) (description: Subtract 4 from both sides)