To solve for z, first subtract 3 from both sides to isolate z/5: z/5+3=-35 z/5=-38
Finally, multiply both sides by 5 to solve for z: z/5=-38 z=-190
Now, to check if this answer is correct, plug -190 for z back into the original equation to see if you get a true mathematical statement. -190/5+3=-35 -38+3=-35 -35=-35
Because -35 is equal to -35, your final answer would be z=-190.
