Question

How do you solve `14-2z = 16`?

Answer 1

`z=-1`

Explanation:

Your goal is to isolate z. So move 14 to the other side by subtracting 14 on both sides:
`-2z=16-14`
Then simplify:
`-2z=2`
Divide by -2 on both sides to isolate z:
`z=-2/2`
So once you simplify everything, you get that
`z=-1`