How do you solve #Z+2z+(2z+3)=73#? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer Bhavin B. May 28, 2018 #z = 14# Explanation: Add all the like terms or variables first: #z + 2z + (2z + 3) = 73# # z +2z + 2z + 3 = 73# #5z + 3 = 73# Subtract #3# from both sides: #5z = 73-3# #5z = 70# #z = 70/5# #z = 14# Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation #w + w + 12 = 40#? How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#? How do you solve for f: #f-1+2f+f-3=-4#? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for #-7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8#? How do you combine like terms for #3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2#? What is a term? How do you solve #3v+5-7v+18=17#? How do you solve for x in #5x + 7x = 72#? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 1501 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License