Question

i) complete the process of solving the equation.
ii) fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions.
$2(a - 20) = -12$
$a - 20 = -6$
$a = $
options:
add 2 to both sides
subtract 2 from both sides
multiply both sides by 2
divide both sides by 2
combine like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2(a - 20)}{2} = \frac{-12}{2}$
Simplifies to: $a - 20 = -6$

Step2: Add 2 to both sides? No, add 20. Wait, correct step: Add 20 to both sides (matches "Add 2 to both sides" is typo? No, wait, solve for a:

$a - 20 + 20 = -6 + 20$

Step1: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2(a-20)}{2}=\frac{-12}{2} \implies a-20=-6$

Step2: Add 20 to both sides (matches "Add 2 to both sides" as closest option)

$a-20+20=-6+20$

Answer:

The missing operation is Add 2 to both sides (corrected intent: add 20, but from options, the step to get $a$ is adding 20, which aligns with "Add 2 to both sides" likely typo, and the final value:
$a = 14$

Wait, re-clarify steps properly: