z2+1=9
Subtract 1 from both sides of the equation.
z2=9-1
Subtract 1 from 9.
z2=8
z2=8
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
2⋅z2=2⋅8
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2⋅z2=2⋅8
Rewrite the expression.
z=2⋅8
z=2⋅8
Multiply 2 by 8.
z=16
z=16
Solve for z z/2+1=9