How do you solve #5z + 10= 2z + 1#?

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Alan P.
Nov 24, 2016

#color(green)(z=-3)#

Explanation:

Given
#color(white)("XXX")5z+10=2z+1#

Subtract #2z# from both sides so there is no variable term on the right
#color(white)("XXX")3z+10=1#

Subtract #10# from both sides so there is no constant term on the left
#color(white)("XXX")3z=-9#

Divide both sides by #3# to leave a simple #z# term on the left
#color(white)("XXX")z=-3#

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