solve the equation $15 = 8z + 7$.\n$z = $

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 7 from both sides

$$15 - 7=8z+7 - 7$$ $$8 = 8z$$

Step2: Divide both sides by 8

$$\frac{8}{8}=\frac{8z}{8}$$ $$1 = z$$

Answer:

(z = 1)