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If 2+7z=-z -4, what is the value of z?

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Answer:

z = -0.75

Step-by-step explanation:

First is to combine all z variables (to do this, let's add +z to both sides):

2+8z=-4

Now, let's put all of the integers on the right side of the equation:

8z=-6

Divide by 8 on both sides:


z=-(6)/(8)

Simplify:


z=-(3)/(4)

Also:

z = -0.75

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