Question

Solve for z. –2(z − 9) = 2

Answer 1

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Answer:

`\huge\boxed{z = 8}`

-2(z - 9) = 2

Divide both sides by -2:

-2(z - 9) / (-2) = 2/ (-2)

z - 9 = -1

Add 9 to both sides:

z = -1 + 9

z = 8.