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Solve for z

2 + -z = 5

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Simplify both sides of the equation.

2+-z=5

-z+2=5

Subtract 2 from both sides.

-z+2-2=5-2

-z=3

Divide both sides by -1

-z = 3

-1 = -1

z=-3

User Bonteq
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I’m pretty sure the answer is 3 because the z stands for a missing number so 2+3=5

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