Solve for z: -4 - (z - 6) = 12

z = -10

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDASEquality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-4 - (z - 6) = 12

Step 2: Solve for z

Distribute negative:                              -4 - z + 6 = 12Combine like terms:                             -z + 2 = 12Subtract 2 on both sides:                    -z = 10Divide -1 on both sides:                        z = -10

Step 3: Check

Plug in z to verify it's a solution.

Substitute:                    -4 - (-10 - 6) = 12Subtract:                       -4 - (-16) = 12Simplify:                        -4 + 16 = 12Add:                               12 = 12

Here we see that 12 does indeed equal 12.

∴ z = -10 is a solution of the equation.