SOLUTION: z/5 - 1/2 = 2/6

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Question 874976: z/5 - 1/2 = 2/6
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z%2F5-1%2F2=2%2F6 Start with the given equation.


30%28z%2Fcross%285%29-1%2Fcross%282%29%29=30%282%2Fcross%286%29%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 30 to clear any fractions.


6z-15=10 Distribute and multiply.


6z=10%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


6z=25 Combine like terms on the right side.


z=%2825%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate z.


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Answer:

So the solution is z=25%2F6