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Question 175843This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: I am so confused. I have no clue what to o on this specific problem. If you could please help me out and explain the actual process of doing it I would so gladly appreciate it! The problem is 8(1-2z) < 25+z This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with:
8(1-2z) < 25+z
.
distribute the 8 on the left:
8-16z < 25+z
.
Add 16z to both sides:
8 < 25+17z
.
Subtract 25 from both sides:
-17 < 17z
.
Divide both sides by 17
-1 < z
.
Which says, "-1 is less than z"