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What is the value of z in the equation 4(2z + 3) = 12?

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User Capri
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Answer:

The answer is 0

Explanation:

4(2z+3)=12?=

We use the distributive property to distribute the 4 into the 2.

8z=3=12?=

8 + 3 is 12 so the z has no part to play in this.

z=0

You could also have divided from both sides of the equation, but doing it this way is easier for me.

User Wayneio
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Answer:

0

Explanation:

8z +12 = 12

8z = 0

z =0

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