2 (3z - 2) + 8 = 34

(solve for z)

The answer to your question is z = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (3z - 2) + 8 = 34

1. - Expand

6z - 4 + 8 = 34

2. - Add 4 to both sides

6z - 4 + 8 + 4 = 34 + 4

3. - Simplify

6z + 8 = 38

4. - Subtract 8 to both sides

6z + 8 - 8 = 38 - 8

5. - Simplify

6z = 30

6. - Divide both sides by 6

6/6 z = 30/6

7. - Simplify and result

z = 5