Question

How do I solve this
-2(2z+1)=26

Answer 1

z = -7

Explanation:

-2(2z + 1) = 26

-2 * 2z = -4z

-2 * 1 = -2

-4z - 2 = 26

+2 +2

-4z = 28

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-4 -4

z = -7