Question

What is the first step to solving this equation?

8 + 9z = -6

Answer 1

the fist is 9z+8=-6

but the answer was -14/9

hope that helps you!!!!!

Answer 2

I'll just solve the entire equation, yeah?

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.8+9z=−6
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation. 9z+8=−6
Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides. 9z+8−8=−6−8 9z=−14
Step 3: Divide both sides by 9. 9z/9=−14/9 z=-14/9
Answer:z=−14/9