Question

Solve for z.
2 + 8 - z = -24

Answer 1

z = 34

Explanation:

Given

2 + 8 - z = -24

Combine Like Terms-

10 - z = -24

Rearrange Terms-

-z + 10 = -24

Subtract 10 from both sides

-z + 10 - 10 = -24 -10

Simplify

-z = -34

Divide -1 from both sides

-z/-1 = -34/-1

Answer-

z = 34

Answer 2

Z=34

Explanation: