SOLUTION: 2=(10+Z)/-3 Can you give me step by step instructions on how to solve this. I know the answer is Z=-16, but not sure of how to arrive at it. Thanks.

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Question 173285: 2=(10+Z)/-3
Can you give me step by step instructions on how to solve this. I know the answer is Z=-16, but not sure of how to arrive at it. Thanks.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2=%2810%2Bz%29%2F%28-3%29 Start with the given equation.


2%28-3%29=10%2Bz Multiply both sides by -3.


-6=10%2Bz Multiply.


-6-10=z Subtract 10 from both sides.


-16=z Subtract.


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So the solution is z=-16