Question

Solve for z.
az + 17 = -4z – b.

Answer 1

z= -b -17 over a +4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

z = -b - 17 / ( a + 4 )

Explanation:

az + 17 = -4z – b

collect like terms

az + 4z = -b -17

z( a + 4 ) = - b - 17

Divide both sides by ( a + 4 )

z = -b - 17 / ( a + 4 )