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Solve the equation equation 6(z-2)+4=10

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Answer:

z = 3

Explanation:

Solve for z:

6 (z - 2) + 4 = 10

6 (z - 2) = 6 z - 12:

6 z - 12 + 4 = 10

Grouping like terms, 6 z - 12 + 4 = 6 z + (4 - 12):

6 z + (4 - 12) = 10

4 - 12 = -8:

6 z + -8 = 10

Add 8 to both sides:

6 z + (8 - 8) = 8 + 10

8 - 8 = 0:

6 z = 10 + 8

10 + 8 = 18:

6 z = 18

Divide both sides of 6 z = 18 by 6:

(6 z)/6 = 18/6

6/6 = 1:

z = 18/6

The gcd of 18 and 6 is 6, so 18/6 = (6×3)/(6×1) = 6/6×3 = 3:

Answer: z = 3

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