Question

solve for z.
\\(\frac{z}{-2} + 6 < 5\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 6 from both sides

$\frac{z}{2} + 6 - 6 < 5 - 6$
$\frac{z}{2} < -1$

Step2: Multiply both sides by 2

$\frac{z}{2} \times 2 < -1 \times 2$
$z < -2$

Answer:

$z < -2$