SOLUTION: how do do the problem -1=5-z-z where do i start?

Question 223017: how do do the problem -1=5-z-z where do i start?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1=5-z-z
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Get the z on one side of the equal sign by itself.
Combine terms.
-1 = 5 - 2z
Subtract 5 from both sides
-6 = -2z
Divide by -2
3 = z
That's all.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Rearrange the equation.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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