The first step for solving this expression is to divide both sides of the equation by 5².
-(6 - 2)z = -10 ×
![( \frac{10}{5})](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%28%20%5Cfrac%7B10%7D%7B5%7D%29%20)
²
Subtract the numbers in the first parenthesis.
-4z = -10 ×
![( \frac{10}{5})](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%28%20%5Cfrac%7B10%7D%7B5%7D%29%20)
²
Now,, to raise a fraction to a power,, you must raise the numerator and denominator to that power. This will look like the following:
-4z = -10 ×
![\frac{ 10^{2} }{ 5^{2} }](https://tex.z-dn.net/?f=%20%5Cfrac%7B%2010%5E%7B2%7D%20%7D%7B%205%5E%7B2%7D%20%7D%20)
Reduce the fraction with 5².
-4z = -10 × 2²
Evaluate the power.
-4z = -10 × 4
Multiply the numbers on the right side of the equation.
-4z = -40
Lastly,, divide both sides of the equation by -4 to get your final answer.
z = 10
Let me know if you have any further questions.
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