Question

14>-2(2z+3)please help me!!

Answer 1

Answer:

14 > -2 (2z + 3)

First you need to distribute the -2 inside the parentheses.

14 > -2(2z) + -2(3)

14 > -4z - 6              -Add 6 to both sides of the equation

14 + 6 > -4z - 6 + 6

20 > -4z              -Now divide by -4 on both sides

20 / -4 > -4z / -4

-5 > z

However, when you divide by a negative number, you MUST flip the sign.

So, the answer is:

-5 < z

Hope this helps!