Compression factor derivation?

Derive an expression for the compression factor of a gas that obeys the equation of state p(V-nb)=nRT where b and R are constants. If the pressure and temperature are such at Vm=10b, what is the numerical value for the compression factor?

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Original post by nmbrown

What is this equation of state? Seems like an incomplete version of van der Waals to me. I've never seen it before.

Anyway, show your attempts. What is Z for an ideal gas?

Hint: to proceed in general, density will become important.