Question

Solve for z.

–8z + 17 = –13 + 2z

z =

Answer 1

z = 3

Explanation:

→Add 8z to both sides:

-8z + 17 = -13 + 2z

17 = -13 + 10z

→Add 13 to both sides:

30 = 10z

→Divide both sides by 10:

3 = z

Answer 2

`\boxed{z = 3}`

Explanation:

`= > - 8z + 17 = - 13 + 2z \\ \\ = > - 8z - 2z + 17 = - 13 \\ \\ = > - 10z + 17 = - 13 \\ \\ = > - 10z = - 13 - 17 \\ \\ = > \cancel{-} 10z = \cancel{-} 30 \\ \\ = > 10z = 30 \\ \\ = > z = (30)/(10) \\ \\ = > z = 3`