How do you solve \frac { z + 29} { 2} = - 8?

3 Answers
Feb 3, 2018

See below..

Explanation:

We must isolate the variable (in this case z)on one side and the constants on the other.
First we multiply both sides by 2 to remove the fraction.

z+29=-16

Now we subtract 29 from both sides to isolate z

z=-45

Feb 3, 2018

z = -43

Explanation:

We want to find z, so to do this, we do reverse PEMDAS, and start by multiplying both sides by 2 to get rid of the fraction. When we do, it looks like this:

z + 29 = -16

Next, you single out z by subtracting 29 from both sides. You have the answer.

z = -45

Feb 3, 2018

z=-45

Explanation:

(z+29)/2 = -8

Multiply each side by 2:

z+29 = -16

Subtract 29 from each side

z=-45