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Solve for z (complex solution)
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-9z-72=-9z-72
Use the distributive property to multiply -9 by z+8.
-9z-72+9z=-72
Add 9z to both sides.
-72=-72
Combine -9z and 9z to get 0.
\text{true}
Compare -72 and -72.
z\in \mathrm{C}
This is true for any z.
-9z-72=-9z-72
Use the distributive property to multiply -9 by z+8.
-9z-72+9z=-72
Add 9z to both sides.
-72=-72
Combine -9z and 9z to get 0.
\text{true}
Compare -72 and -72.
z\in \mathrm{R}
This is true for any z.