A number (z) is equal to 192 decreased by 15 times the number. What is the value of z?

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Czzhengkw asked Aug 14, 2023

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A number (z) is equal to 192 decreased by 15 times the number. What is the value of z?

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Answer:

The value of z is 12

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement is interpreted as follows:

z = 192 - 15z

Add 15z to both sides

z + 15z = 192

16z = 192

Divide both sides by 16

z = 192/16

= 12

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