5z-2=-17

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Solution for 5z-2=-17 equation:


Simplifying
5z + -2 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5z = -17

Solving
-2 + 5z = -17

Solving for variable 'z'.

Move all terms containing z to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5z = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5z = -17 + 2
5z = -17 + 2

Combine like terms: -17 + 2 = -15
5z = -15

Divide each side by '5'.
z = -3

Simplifying
z = -3

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