Question

In this equation 5Z=-3 (z+7) in which order would you solve the problem? Put the steps below in the correct order

A. Use distribute property to simplify the right side (multiply the Z in the seven by -3)

B. Add 3z to both sides

C. Divided by -8 on both sides

Answer 1

Use distributive property, add 3z to both sides, divide by -8 on both sides

Explanation:

You have to do parenthesis first, then equal both sides, then divide