SOLUTION: 3z + 2 = z - 5 I need help in seeing how this is solved

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Question 627350: 3z + 2 = z - 5 I need help in seeing how this is solved
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3z%2B2=z-5 Start with the given equation.


3z=z-5-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


3z-z=-5-2 Subtract z from both sides.


2z=-5-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


2z=-7 Combine like terms on the right side.


z=%28-7%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate z.


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Answer:

So the solution is z=-7%2F2
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