Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. 6u - 8 = -2; 6u = 6; u = blank options for description: add 8 to both sides, subtract 8 from both sides, multiply both sides by 8, divide both sides by 8, apply the distributive property

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation

To get from \(6u - 8=-2\) to \(6u = 6\), we add 8 to both sides (since \(-8 + 8 = 0\) on the left, and \(-2+8 = 6\) on the right).

Step2: Solve for \(u\)

Now, to solve \(6u = 6\) for \(u\), we divide both sides by 6 (or equivalently, divide both sides by the coefficient of \(u\)). So \(u=\frac{6}{6}=1\).

Answer:

The missing term for \(u\) is \(1\), and the missing description is "Add 8 to both sides". So \(u = \boldsymbol{1}\) and the operation is "Add 8 to both sides".