Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. \\(-3(-16w - 6) = 18\\) \\(48w + 18 = 18\\) \\(48w = \square\\) \\(w = \square\\) add -3 to both sides subtract -3 from both sides multiply both sides by -3 divide both sides by -3 apply the distributive property

Explanation:

Step1: Match step to description

The transition from $-3(-16w - 6) = 18$ to $48w + 18 = 18$ uses the distributive property $a(b+c)=ab+ac$. So the missing description is Apply the distributive property.

Step2: Isolate the variable term

Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate $48w$.
$48w + 18 - 18 = 18 - 18$

Step3: Calculate the constant term

Simplify the right-hand side.
$48w = 0$

Step4: Solve for w

Divide both sides by 48.
$w = \frac{0}{48} = 0$

Answer:

Missing description: Apply the distributive property
$48w = 0$
$w = 0$