SOLUTION: 2(z + 3)/3 =5 - z answer is 9/5 can anyone give me a full break down on why the answer is 9/5 im getting a totally incorrect answer please help

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Question 346208: 2(z + 3)/3 =5 - z answer is 9/5

can anyone give me a full break down on why the answer is 9/5 im getting a totally incorrect answer please help

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282%28z+%2B+3%29%29%2F3+=5+-+z
Multiply both sides by 3.
2%28z%2B3%29=3%285-z%29
2z%2B6=15-3z
Take it from there and solve for z.