Summer Math review: Solve for z

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Homework Statement


solve for z:
y^2+3yz-8z-4x=0

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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to alienate the z
I got the answer:
z=(y^2-4x)/(3y-8)
 
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Then I presume you realized you had the negative of the correct answer.
 
Heqi said:
I tried to alienate the z

haha first time I've seen anyone describe it that way