Question

Solve the equation for z.
—8=—3/2 z

Answer 1

`\bold{z=-5\frac13}`

Explanation:

`-8=-\frac32z` {swap sides}

`-\frac32z=-8` {divide both sides by (-³/₂)}

`z=-8/(-\frac32)\\\\z=-8*(-\frac23)\\\\z=-\frac{16}3=-5\frac13`