Question

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

Answer 1

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`

Answer 2

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`

Answer 3

`z=-45`

Explanation:

`(z+29)/2 = -8`

Multiply each side by 2:

`z+29 = -16`

Subtract 29 from each side

`z=-45`