Question

complete the process of solving the equation.
fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions.
$8(3p + 2) = 16$
$24p + 16 = 16$
$24p = $
$p = $
subtract 16 from both sides
divide both sides by 24

Explanation:

Step1: Identify operation for first step

To get from $8(3p + 2) = 16$ to $24p + 16 = 16$, we use the distributive property (multiply 8 into the parentheses).

Step2: Subtract 16 from both sides

$24p + 16 - 16 = 16 - 16$
$24p = 0$

Step3: Divide both sides by 24

$p = \frac{0}{24}$
$p = 0$

Answer:

• Missing description (first step): Distribute 8 to parentheses
• Missing term for $24p$: $0$
• Missing term for $p$: $0$