Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions. \\(\frac{x}{-17} - 16 = -12\\) \\(\frac{x}{-17} = 4\\) \\(x = \square\\) multiply both sides by -17

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the operation to isolate \( \frac{x}{-17} \)

To isolate \( \frac{x}{-17} \) in the equation \( \frac{x}{-17}-16 = -12 \), we add 16 to both sides.
\( \frac{x}{-17}-16 + 16=-12 + 16 \)
Simplifying gives \( \frac{x}{-17}=4 \). The missing description here is "Add 16 to both sides".

Step2: Solve for \( x \) by multiplying both sides by -17

We have the equation \( \frac{x}{-17}=4 \). To solve for \( x \), we multiply both sides by -17.
\( x=4\times(-17) \)
Calculating the right - hand side: \( 4\times(-17)=-68 \)

Answer:

The missing description is "Add 16 to both sides" and the value of \( x \) is \(-68\).