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Solve -8(2z-3) Equivalent to -16z-3

User Carmelina
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Answer:

-27

Explanation:

-8 ( 2z - 3 ) = -16z - 3

distribute -8

-16z + 24 = -16z - 3

add 16z on right side

z + 24 = - 3

subtract 24 on left side

z = -27

Hopefully this helps :)

User Dawid Kisielewski
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Answer:

-16z + 24

Explanation:

Apply the Distributive Property of Multiplication:

-8(2z-3) = -16z + 24

User Follyroof
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