Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. \\(\frac{w - 6}{-2} = 20\\) \\(w - 6 = -40\\) \\(w = \\) dropdown options: add -2 to both sides, subtract -2 from both sides, multiply both sides by -2, divide both sides by -2, combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation

To get from \(\frac{w - 6}{-2}=20\) to \(w - 6=-40\), we multiply both sides by \(-2\) (since \(\frac{w - 6}{-2}\times(-2)=w - 6\) and \(20\times(-2)=-40\)). So the missing description is "Multiply both sides by -2".

Step2: Solve for \(w\)

Now we have \(w - 6=-40\). To solve for \(w\), we add 6 to both sides: \(w=-40 + 6=-34\).

Answer:

The missing description is "Multiply both sides by -2" and \(w = -34\).