3(z-57)=72

Solution for 3(z-57)=72 equation:

Simplifying
3(z + -57) = 72

Reorder the terms:
3(-57 + z) = 72
(-57 * 3 + z * 3) = 72
(-171 + 3z) = 72

Solving
-171 + 3z = 72

Solving for variable 'z'.

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

Add '171' to each side of the equation.
-171 + 171 + 3z = 72 + 171

Combine like terms: -171 + 171 = 0
0 + 3z = 72 + 171
3z = 72 + 171

Combine like terms: 72 + 171 = 243
3z = 243

Divide each side by '3'.
z = 81

Simplifying
z = 81