Basic Math Examples

$- 18 = 6 z$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $6 z = - 18$ .

$6 z = - 18$

Step 2

Divide each term in $6 z = - 18$ by $6$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $6 z = - 18$ by $6$ .

$\frac{6 z}{6} = \frac{- 18}{6}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $6$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{6 z}{6} = \frac{- 18}{6}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $z$ by $1$ .

$z = \frac{- 18}{6}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Divide $- 18$ by $6$ .

$z = - 3$