Question

complete the process of solving the equation.
fill in the missing term on each line. simplify any fractions.
$6(-2t - 1) = 6$
$-12t - \square = 6$ apply the distributive property
$-12t = \square$ add 6 to both sides
$t = \square$ divide both sides by $-12$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$6(-2t - 1) = 6\times(-2t) + 6\times(-1) = -12t - 6$

Step2: Add 6 to both sides

$-12t - 6 + 6 = 6 + 6 \implies -12t = 12$

Step3: Divide by -12

$t = \frac{12}{-12}$

Answer:

First missing term: $6$
Second missing term: $12$
Final value of $t$: $-1$