SOLUTION: I need help with the Linear Equations Clearing Fractions. My question is: (4z+7)/5 = z+2 I can usually get the ones I miss if I leave it alone for a few minutes and go back to

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Question 229039: I need help with the Linear Equations Clearing Fractions. My question is:
(4z+7)/5 = z+2
I can usually get the ones I miss if I leave it alone for a few minutes and go back to it but this one is just not working for me.
Thank YOU Very Much,
belovedwon@comcast.net

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rfer:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Multiply both sides by 5.


Distribute.


Subtract from both sides.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(4z+7)/5=z+2
multiply by 5
4z+7=(z+2)5
4z+7=5z+10
subtract 4z
7=z+10
subtract 10
z=-3

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