Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. \\(4(a + 5) = -16\\) \\(a + 5 = -4\\) \\(a = \square\\) subtract 5 from both sides

Explanation:

Step1: Identify first operation

To get from $4(a + 5) = -16$ to $a + 5 = -4$, we divide both sides by 4.
$\frac{4(a+5)}{4} = \frac{-16}{4}$

Step2: Solve for $a$

Subtract 5 from both sides of $a + 5 = -4$.
$a = -4 - 5$

Answer:

Missing description (first blank): Divide both sides by 4
Missing term (second blank): $-9$