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What is the first step in solving for z in the equation 5z-4=26

What is the first step in solving for z in the equation 5z-4=26
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What is the first step in solving for z in the equation 5z-4=26

User Safwan Samsudeen
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The answer to the question  is z=6
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5z-4=26

Simply add 4 to both sides.

5z - 4 + 4 = 26 + 4

This is the completed answer.

5z - 4 = 26

5z−4+4=26+4

5z=30

Divide both sides by 5.

5z/5 = 30/5

z=6
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