How many solutions does the following equation has

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asked Dec 24, 2023 3.3k views

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Guglie · Answer 1 · 2023-12-25T06:59:21+0000

Answer:

One solution

Explanation:

Combine like terms and simplify.

20z - 5 - 12z = 10z + 8

⇒ z(20 - 12) - 5 = 10z + 8

⇒ z(8) - 5 = 10z + 8

⇒ 8z - 5 = 10z + 8

Subtract 8z both sides.

⇒ 8z - 8z - 5 = 10z + 8 - 8z

⇒ -5 = 2z + 8

Subtract 8 both sides.

⇒ -5 - 8 = 2z + 8 - 8

⇒ -13 = 2z

⇒ -13/2 = 2z/2

⇒ -6.5 = z

Thus, there is 1 solution.