SOLUTION: 3z+5+2z=12+3z

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Question 635402: 3z+5+2z=12+3z
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Note:  Goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the Equation

That gives a plan of action!

3z+5+2z=12+3z   |Subtracting 3z from both sides

   5+2z = 12    |Subtracting 5 from both sides

     2z = 7 

      z = 7/2  0r 3%261%2F2  0r 3.5