Solve for zz.

Question

minus, 1, plus, 8, z, equals, minus, 73
−1+8z=
−73

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-1 + 8z = -73\), follow these steps:

1. Add 1 to both sides to eliminate the -1: \[ -1 + 8z + 1 = -73 + 1 \] This simplifies to: \[ 8z = -72 \]

2. Divide both sides by 8 to solve for \(z\): \[ z = \frac{-72}{8} \] This simplifies to: \[ z = -9 \]

Therefore, the solution for \(z\) is \(-9\).