-(z+17)=20

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Solution for -(z+17)=20 equation:


Simplifying
-1(z + 17) = 20

Reorder the terms:
-1(17 + z) = 20
(17 * -1 + z * -1) = 20
(-17 + -1z) = 20

Solving
-17 + -1z = 20

Solving for variable 'z'.

Move all terms containing z to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '17' to each side of the equation.
-17 + 17 + -1z = 20 + 17

Combine like terms: -17 + 17 = 0
0 + -1z = 20 + 17
-1z = 20 + 17

Combine like terms: 20 + 17 = 37
-1z = 37

Divide each side by '-1'.
z = -37

Simplifying
z = -37

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