Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. 3(u + 1) = 3; u + 1 = 1; u = blank subtract 1 from both sides

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation

To get from \(3(u + 1)=3\) to \(u + 1 = 1\), we divide both sides by 3. So the missing description is "Divide both sides by 3".

Step2: Solve for \(u\)

We have \(u + 1=1\). Using the operation "Subtract 1 from both sides", we subtract 1 from both sides: \(u+1 - 1=1 - 1\), which simplifies to \(u = 0\).

Answer:

The missing description is "Divide both sides by 3" and the missing term for \(u\) is \(0\). So the completed steps are: \(u + 1 = 1\) (Divide both sides by 3), \(u=\boxed{0}\) (Subtract 1 from both sides).