$\"\"$ $\"\"$ $\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$ .

The above equation is solve for "z". \ \

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract y from each side.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

Combine like terms using distributive property: ab $\"\"$ ac = a( b $\"\"$ c).

$\"\"$

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by $\"\"$ .

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Cancel common terms) $\"\"$

The solution is $\"\"$ .