solve 7(z +2) - 3z =44
distribute 7: 7z+14-3z=444z+14=444z=30z=15/2
7(z +2) - 3z =44Distribute the 7. Distributive property: a(b+c) = ab + ac7z + 14 - 3z = 44Simplify like terms.4z + 14 = 44Subtract 14 to both sides4z = 30Divide by 4 on both sides.z = 7.5