All categories

4 years ago

12z-7z-2=13 solve for z

Mathematics

1 answer:

devlian [24]4 years ago

8 0

Answer: z = 3

Step-by-step explanation: To solve this equation for z, we can first combine our like terms on the left side of the equation. Since 12 and 7 both have z after their coefficient, we can subtract 12z - 7z to get 5z.

Now we have 5z - 2 = 13.

To solve from here, we add 2 to the left side of the equation in order to isolate 5z. If we add 2 to the left side, we must also add 2 to the right side. On the left side, the -2 and +2 cancel out. On the right, 13 + 2 simplifies to 15.

Now we have 5z = 15.

Solving from here, we divide both sides of the equation by 5 to get z alone. On the left side, the 5's cancel out and we are simply left with z. On the right side, 15 divided by 5 simplifies to 3 so we have z = 3.

You might be interested in

In a G.P., the third term exceeds the first term by 16.

Tresset [83]

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In a G.P, the nth term is given as

Un=ar^(n-1)

Where

a is first term

n is nth term

And r is common ratio

So in the question given above,

The third term exceed the first term by 16

i.e U3=U1+16

Where U1=a. First term

U3=a+16

Given also that, the sum if the third term and fourth term is 72.

Then U3+U4=72.

We are told to find common ratio (r)

U3=ar^3-1

U3=ar^2

Also, U4=ar^3

U3+U4=72

ar^2+ar^3=72

ar^2(1+r)=72. equation 1

Also for

U3=a+16

ar^2=a+16

ar^2-a=16

a(r^2-1)=16. From (x^2-y^2)=(x+y)(x-y)

Then,

a(r-1)(r+1)=16. Equation 2

Divide equation 2 by equation 1

a(r-1)(r+1)/ar^2(1+r) =16/72

Then a cancel a and (1+r) cancel (1+r)

So,

(r-1)/r^2=2/9

Cross multiply

9(r-1)=2r^2

2r^2-9r+9=0

Solving the quadratic equation

2r^2-6r-3r+9=0

2r(r-3)-3(r-3)=0

(r-3)(2r-3)=0

r-3=0. Or. 2r-3= 0

Then r=3 or r=3/2

8 0

3 years ago

D Question 4 April took out a $600 loan from the bank. At the end of 5 years, she pays back the principal, plus $60 simple inter

abruzzese [7]

Answer:

1/5=.02=2% interest rate over 5 years

Step-by-step explanation:

4 0

3 years ago

Suppose that during one period extreme cold,the average daily temperature decreased 1 1/2 F each day. How many days did it take

Alenkasestr [34]

We have been given that during one period extreme cold, the average daily temperature decreased $1\frac{1}{2}$ degree F each day. We are asked to find number of days it will take for the temperature to decrease by 9 degree F.