Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. 6u - 8 = -2 6u = 6 u = divide both sides by 6

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the first operation

To get from \(6u - 8=-2\) to \(6u = 6\), we add 8 to both sides. So the missing description for \(6u - 8+8=-2 + 8\) (which simplifies to \(6u=6\)) is "Add 8 to both sides".

Step2: Solve for \(u\)

We have \(6u = 6\). Divide both sides by 6: \(\frac{6u}{6}=\frac{6}{6}\), so \(u = 1\).

Answer:

The missing description is "Add 8 to both sides" and the missing term \(u=\boldsymbol{1}\).