How do you solve #-13= 5.8+ z#?

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smendyka
Jan 30, 2018

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Subtract #color(red)(5.8)# from each side of the equation to solve for #z# while keeping the equation balanced:

#-13 - color(red)(5.8) = 5.8 - color(red)(5.8) + z#

#-18.8 = 0 + z#

#-18.8 = z#

#z = -18.8#

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