Question: Evaluate the expression for \( z = 5 \). Write your answer as a decimal or whole number. \[…

Evaluate the expression for \( z = 5 \).

Write your answer as a decimal or whole number.

\[ 2.7z - 16.1 = \boxed{\phantom{0}} \]

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Solution

Evaluate the expression \(2.7z - 16.1\) for \(z = 5\). First, substitute \(z = 5\) into the expression: \[ 2.7 \times 5 - 16.1 \] Calculate \(2.7 \times 5\): \[ 2.7 \times 5 = 13.5 \] Subtract 16.1 from 13.5: \[ 13.5 - 16.1 = -2.6 \] The answer is \(-2.6\).