Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Solving One-Step Equations
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Exercise 57 Page 86

Isolate z on the left-hand side.

z= 223

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To solve the equation we have to isolate z on one side of the equation. We can accomplish this by multiplying both sides by 8.
z-42/3=22/3
z-(12/3 + 2/3 )=22/3
z-(12/3 + 2/3 )=6/3+2/3
z-14/3=8/3
z-14/3 + 14/3=8/3+ 14/3
z=22/3
Therefore, z= 223 is the solution to the equation. We can check our solution by substituting it into the original equation and simplifying.
z-42/3=22/3
22/3-42/3? =22/3
22/3- (12/3 +2/3 )? =22/3
22/3- (12/3 +2/3 )? =6/3 +2/3
22/3- 14/3? =8/3
8/3=8/3
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side of the equation are equal, z= 223 is the correct solution.