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How many solutions does 9(z+8)=-9z-72 have

User Todd Myhre
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Answer:

1 solution.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

9(z + 8) = -9z - 72

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute 9: 9x + 72 = -9z - 72
  2. Add 9z to both sides: 18z + 72 = -72
  3. Subtract 72 on both sides: 18z = -144
  4. Divide 18 on both sides: z = -8

Here we see that we will get only 1 solution for z.

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