To solve the equation \( 2(4z - 3) = 26 \), follow these steps:
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Distribute the 2 on the left side: \[ 8z - 6 = 26 \]
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Add 6 to both sides to isolate the term with \( z \): \[ 8z = 26 + 6 \] \[ 8z = 32 \]
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Divide both sides by 8 to solve for \( z \): \[ z = \frac{32}{8} \] \[ z = 4 \]
So, the solution is \( z = 4 \).