Question

How do you solve `5( z + 2) = 25`?

Answer 1

`z=3`

Explanation:

Given -

`5(z+2)=25`

Multiply both sides by `1/5`

`cancel5*(z+2) * 1/cancel5=25 * 1/5`

`z+2=5`

Add `-2` to both sides.

`z+cancel2-cancel2=5-2`

`z=3`