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What is the solution to the equation? 1-z/5=9 A. z = 50 B. z = 44 C. z = –2 D. z = – 40

What is the solution to the equation? 1-z/5=9 A. z = 50 B. z = 44 C. z = –2 D. z = – 40
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What is the solution to the equation?

1-z/5=9

A.
z = 50

B.
z = 44

C.
z = –2

D.
z = – 40

User Trinition
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1. -z/5=9+1 (subtract from both sides)
2. -z/5=8 (simplify 9-1 to 8)
3. -z=8x5 (Multiply both sides by 5)
4. -z=40 (simplify 8x5 to 40)
5. z=-40 (Multiply both side by -1)
And your answer is -40 which is D
User Rorschach
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The answer would be D~ x = -40
User Kassem
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