SOLUTION: how do i do the problem 4(2z-5)=7(z+5)

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Question 546603: how do i do the problem 4(2z-5)=7(z+5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%282z-5%29=7%28z%2B5%29 Start with the given equation.


8z-20=7z%2B35 Distribute.


8z=7z%2B35%2B20 Add 20 to both sides.


8z-7z=35%2B20 Subtract 7z from both sides.


z=35%2B20 Combine like terms on the left side.


z=55 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is z=55