SOLUTION: Please show me how to solve the equation and check the answer. Thanks! 0.05(z+20)=0.1z-0.5

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Question 98195: Please show me how to solve the equation and check the answer. Thanks!
0.05(z+20)=0.1z-0.5
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.05(z+20)=.1z-.5
.05z+1=.1z-.5
.05z-.1z=-.5-1
-.05z=-1.5
z=-1.5/-.05
z=30
proof
.05(30+20)=.1*30-.5
.05*50=3-.5
2.5=2.5