Question

Solve for z:
-22 - 5z= 20

Answer 1

Try adding 22 to the other side then divide that number by -5

Answer 2

z= -42 over 5

Answer 3

I did do the addition and I got -2. Then should I divide -2/-5=0.4?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Why don't u have to add -22 to 20?

Answer 6

I mean like why do you add positive 22?

Answer 7

1. Add 22 to both sides (to 20)
2. -5z=42
4. z=42/-5

Answer 8

You add 22 because in the equation, it is -22, so you do the opposite.

Answer 9

Oh ok. Thanks:)

Answer 10

If it was positive 22, you would subtract it from 20.