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What is the answer to -3(z-8)=22

User Boldewyn
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-3(z-8)=22
-3z+24=22
-3z=-2
-z=-2/3
z=2/3
User Eureka
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Distribute:
-3z + 24 = 22

Move 24 to the right side:
-3z = 22 - 24

Combine like terms:
-3z = -2

Divide both sides by -3:

z = 2/3