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Part 1
Solve the equation. First combine any like terms on each side of the equation.
7 minus 13 equals StartFraction z Over negative 5 EndFraction

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 7 - 13 = \frac{z}{-5} \), we first simplify the left side.

1. Calculate \( 7 - 13 \):
\[
7 - 13 = -6
\]

Now, the equation becomes:
\[
-6 = \frac{z}{-5}
\]

2. To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides of the equation by \(-5\):
\[
-5 \cdot -6 = z
\]
\[
30 = z
\]

Thus, the solution is:
\[
\boxed{30}
\]