Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. -2v - 20 = 8 -2v = 28 v = \boxed{} divide both sides by -2

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the first step

To get from \(-2v - 20 = 8\) to \(-2v = 28\), we add 20 to both sides of the equation. So the missing description for the step \(-2v - 20 = 8\) to \(-2v = 28\) is "Add 20 to both sides".

Step2: Solve for \(v\)

We have \(-2v = 28\). To solve for \(v\), we divide both sides by \(-2\). So \(v=\frac{28}{-2}=-14\).

Answer:

The missing description for \(-2v - 20 = 8\) to \(-2v = 28\) is "Add 20 to both sides" and the value of \(v\) is \(-14\).