16z - 19 = - 12z + 9

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable z on one side of the equation.

16z - 19 = - 12z + 9

Add 12z to both sides to get the z terms on one side:
16z + 12z - 19 = 9
28z - 19 = 9

Add 19 to both sides:
28z = 28

Divide by 28 to solve for z:
z = 1

Therefore, the solution to the equation is z = 1.