Question

Solve for z: 4 (z+6) -11 = 25
I need to show my work

Answer 1

z=3; plug the equation into a calculator

Answer 2

z=3

Explanation:

4(z+6)-11=25

add 11 to both sides

4(z+6)-11+11=25+11

simplify

4(z+6)=36

divide each side by 4

(4(z+6))/4=36/4

Simplify

z+6=9

subtract 6 from each side

z+6-6=9-6

simplify

z=3