Question

$$3+1+Z+5=12$$

Answer

Z=3

Solution


Simplify  \(3+1+Z+5\)  to  \(Z+9\).
\[Z+9=12\]
Subtract \(9\) from both sides.
\[Z=12-9\]
Simplify  \(12-9\)  to  \(3\).
\[Z=3\]