Q. Solve the equation: (7−8z2−11z)+(15z+13−12z2)=−20z2+bz+20
Combine like terms: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.(7 - 8z^2 - 11z) + (15z + 13 - 12z^2) \(\newline= 7 - 8z^2 - 11z + 15z + 13 - 12z^2= 7 + 13 - 8z^2 - 12z^2 - 11z + 15z= 20 - 20z^2 + 4z\)
Set equal to right side: Now we have the simplified left side of the equation, which is 20−20z2+4z. We set this equal to the right side of the equation.20−20z2+4z=−20z2+bz+20
Find value of b: Since the equation is already simplified, we can compare the coefficients of the corresponding terms on both sides of the equation to find the value of b.The coefficient of z on the left side is 4, so b must be 4.
Check coefficients and constants: Check if the constant terms and the coefficients of z2 are equal on both sides.Left side: constant term is 20, coefficient of z2 is −20.Right side: constant term is 20, coefficient of z2 is −20.Both sides match, so the equation is balanced.
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