Question

Solve for z
2 + 8 - z = -24

Answer 1

z=-34

Explanation:

Add the like terms: 2+8, which equals 10. Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate z. You subtract 10 for inverse operation and if you did that to one side, you'll have to do it to the other. 10-10 eliminates it and -24-10 is -34. That leaves you with z being equivalent to -34.

Answer 2

z = 34

Explanation:

Solve for z:

-z + 2 + 8 = -24

Add like terms. 2 + 8 = 10:

10 - z = -24

Subtract 10 from both sides:

(10 - 10) - z = -10 - 24

10 - 10 = 0:

-z = -10 - 24

-10 - 24 = -34:

-z = -34

Multiply both sides of -z = -34 by -1:

(-z)/(-1) = 34

(-1)/(-1) = 1:

Answer: z = 34