Question

Question 1
Solve the equation:
2z - 1 = -15
x=
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Answer 1

z = - 7

Explanation:

`2z - 1 = - 15`

Move -1 to the right side of the equation

`2z = - 15 + 1 \\ 2z = - 14`

Divide both sides by 2

`(2z)/(2) = - (14)/(2) \\`

We have the final answer as

z = - 7

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