we have
2(4z - 2) = 44
Solve for z
that means
isolate the variable z
step 1
apply distributive property left side
8z-4=44
step 2
Adds 4 both sides
8z-4+4=44+4
simplify
8z=48
step 3
Divide by 8 both sides
8z/8=48/8
z=6
i am here
Please, Do you understand all the steps so far?