Question

What does z equal in 4z+5=-3z-8

Answer 1

The first step to solve this equation is to move the variable to the left side of the equation and change its sign
4z + 3z + 5 = -8
Move the constant to the right side of the equation and change its sign
4z + 3z = -8 - 5 
Collect the like terms on the left side of the equation
7z = -8 - 5
Calculate the difference
7z = -13
Lastly,, divide both sides of the equation by 7 to find out what z is
z = -$\frac{13}{7}$
This means that z in your equation is -$\frac{13}{7}$,, or 1$\frac{6}{7}$ when simplified.
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