What value of z makes the statement true?

–(z + (–17)) = 12 + 17

A.

–46

B.

–12

C.

12

D.

46

Question

What value of z makes the statement true?

 

–(z + (–17)) = 12 + 17
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
–46
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
–12
   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
12
   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
46

anonymous · Answer

$$-(z+(-17))=12+17$$Plug in any of the answer choices for z. $$-(-12+(-17))=12+17$$ Distribute the negative. $$12+17=12+17$$ Which equals: $$29=29 $$ 
So the answers is -12. Just plug each number in for z and see if it is equal on both sides.