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3/4 - 4z + 5/4z - 1/2 + 1/2z

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First group the terms with the variables and those without so you'll get (-4z+5/4z+1/2z)+(3/4-1/2). Then, get the LCD of the terms so you'll have the terms (-16z+5z+2z)+(3-2). Lastly, since it has a common LCD, you'll be able to get the answer of -9z+1.
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