Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. 18s + 2 + 12s = 2 30s + 2 = 2 30s = s = add 18s to both sides subtract 18s from both sides multiply both sides by 18s divide both sides by 18s combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the first operation

To get from \(18s + 2 + 12s = 2\) to \(30s + 2 = 2\), we combine the like terms \(18s\) and \(12s\) (since they both have the variable \(s\)). So the operation is "Combine like terms".

Step2: Solve for \(30s\)

Starting with \(30s + 2 = 2\), we subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the term with \(s\).
\(30s + 2 - 2 = 2 - 2\)
\(30s = 0\)

Step3: Solve for \(s\)

Now, to solve for \(s\), we divide both sides of \(30s = 0\) by 30.
\(\frac{30s}{30}=\frac{0}{30}\)
\(s = 0\)

Answer:

First missing description: Combine like terms
\(30s = \boldsymbol{0}\) (after subtracting 2 from both sides)
\(s = \boldsymbol{0}\) (after dividing both sides by 30)