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10. Solve for z: 2 + 8 - z = -24

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Answer:

The answer is z = 34.

Explanation:

1) Simplify 2 + 8 - z to 10 - z.


10 - z = - 24

2) Subtract 10 from both sides.


- z = - 24 - 10

3) Simplify - 24 - 10 to -34.


- z = - 34

4) Multiply both sides by -1.


z = 34

Therefor, the answer is z = 34.

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