James is 6 times older than his friend Zach, if Zach added 8 to his age and multiplied this sum by 3. Write an equation that can be used to solve for Zach's age in the box below, use Z as the variable.

Given that:

James is 6 times older than his friend Zach, if Zach added 8 to his age and multiplied this sum by 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the Zach's age be Z years.

6 times older than Zach = 6Z

Zach added 8 to his age and multiplied this sum by 3 = 3(Z+8)

Now,

Divide both sides by 3.

Therefore, the required equation is and Zach's age is 8 years.