UnicornWaffleDolphin
UnicornWaffleDolphin UnicornWaffleDolphin
  • 07-03-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the solution to the equation?

2 - Z/3 = 12

Please help me. Thanks~! ^^



A. z = -42

B. z = -34

C. z = 30

D. z = 42

Respuesta :

ncartier03
ncartier03 ncartier03
  • 07-03-2016
The answer is C because you; need to add instead of subtracting to get a positive number.
Answer Link
Willchemistry
Willchemistry Willchemistry
  • 07-03-2016
2 - z / 3 = 12

Multiply both sides by 3 :

3 * 2 - 3 * ( z / 3 )  = 3 * 12

Refine :

6 - z =  36

Subtract 6 from both sides:

6 - z  - 6 = 36 - 6

- z =  30

Divide both sides by - 1

- z / - 1 =   30 / - 1

z =  - 30

answer C

hope this helps!
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the frequency of the sinusoidal graph?
A car cost 25,750 and depreciate in value by 20% per year how much will the car be worth after five years
Choices for both of the blanks are simple or compound. Help please
The function h(t) = 210-15t models the attitude of a hot air ballon over time t in minutes, explain what h(10) mean in the context of the real world scenario an
What is the square root of 55
Which phrase from the example contains figurative language
how many hours did jacoboys drive on Monday and Tuesday and in all?
Which statement best summarizes the outcome of natural selection?
I need help with this question
Amanda the owner of a small business firm, wants to reach out to a large consumer base. Her allocation of funds for advertisement is limited. How can she achiev