Answer:
[tex]z = - \frac{13}{7} [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Add 3z to both sides.
[tex]4 z+ 5 + 3z = - 8[/tex]
2) Simplify 4z + 4 + 3z to 7z + 5.
[tex]7z + 5 = - 8[/tex]
3) Subtract 5 from both sides.
[tex]7z = - 8 - 5[/tex]
4) Simplify -8-5 to -13.
[tex]7z = - 13[/tex]
5) Divide both sides by 7.
[tex]z = - \frac{13}{7} [/tex]
Therefore, the answer is z = - 13/7.
