What is the value of z in the equation 2(4z − 6 − 6) = 170 − 46? a
12.5

b
15.5

c
16.5

d
18.5

Z=18.5

Step-by-step explanation:

2(4z - 6 - 6) = 170 - 46

2(4z - 12) = 124 Use distributive property: a(b - c) = ab - ac

8z - 24 = 124 Add 24 to both sides

8z = 148 Divide both sides by 8

step-by-step explanation:

points a and b are equidistant from the desired line, so the line you find by using them will go through point r.

using points other than a and b will give the desired line only if they are equidistant from r. if they are randomly located, the perpendicular line you create will not necessarily go through point r, hence will not be a solution to the problem.