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1/3(z+1/5)=-2/5 what’s z?

User Jorgonor
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Answer:

(exact form) z= -7/5

or

(decimal form) z= -1.4

or

(mixed number form) z= -12/5

Explanation:

User JianYA
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Answer:

The value of z is -7/5

Explanation:

1/3 (z + 1/5) = -2/5

z/3 + 1/5 × 3 = -2/5

z/3 + 1/15 = -2/5

15z + 3/45 = -2/5

15z + 3 = -2(45) ÷ 5

15z + 3 = -2(9)

15z + 3 = -18

15z = -18 – 3

15z = -21

z = -21/15

z = -7/5

Thus, The value of z is -7/5

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