Question

Solve for v bellow. 8(z-5)=16

Answer 1

z = 7

Explanation:

Expand 8 ( z - 5 ) = 16 first.

8z - 40 = 16

Move 40 to the other side.

8z = 40 + 16

8z = 56

z = 7

Answer 2

z=7

Explanation:

8(z-5)=16

Divide by 8

8/8(z-5)=16/8

z-5 = 2

Add 5 to each side

z-5+5 = 2+5

z = 7