Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 179: 33

Answer

z = $\frac{3}{4}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{3(2 - z)}{5}$ = z Multiply both sides by 5: 3(2 - z) = 5z Distribute: 6 - 3z = 5z Add 3z to both sides: 6 = 8z Divide both sides by 8: $\frac{6}{8}$ = z $\frac{3}{4}$ = z
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