Solve for \( z \) \( -16=-(z--13) \)

To solve the equation \( -16=-(z--13) \), first simplify the right side. The double negative turns into a positive: \[ -(z - -13) = -z + 13 \] So the equation becomes: \[ -16 = -z + 13 \] Next, isolate \( -z \) by subtracting 13 from both sides: \[ -16 - 13 = -z \] This simplifies to: \[ -29 = -z \] Now, to find \( z \), multiply both sides by -1: \[ z = 29 \] So, the solution is \( z = 29 \).