What is the solution to the equation 16= -2 - z?

a.) -18
b.) -14
c.) -9
d.) -1

In the film, zeke the zombie slayer versus the zombies from space, zeke slayed 140 zombies. in the sequel, zeke the zombie slayer versus the zombies from space, part 2, he slayed 5% more zombies. how many zombies were slain by zeke in the sequel?

Answer! if you don’t mind, can you explain

Simplify using positive exponents only.