Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 16: 17

Answer

$z=3$

Work Step by Step

$$\begin{align*} \frac{4(z+5)}{4}&=\frac{32}{4} &\text{Divide 4 to both sides..}\\ z+5&=8 &\text{Simplify.}\\ z+5-5&=8-5 &\text{Subtract 5 from each side.}\\ z&=3&\text{Simplify.} \end{align*}$$ Check the answer by substituting $3$ to the variable in the given equation. $$\begin{align*} 4(z+5)&=32\\ 4(3+5)&\stackrel{?}{=}32\\ 4(8)&\stackrel{?}{=}32\\ 32&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}32 \end{align*}$$ Thus, the solution is $z=3$.
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