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[nozkits]

I could easily simplify this problem using the steps they show in my algebra book, but how would YOU guys simplify it? I'm just really looking for some alternate solutions here.

-2z + 3 + 4z -17 + 20

3-17= -14 + 20 = 6

-2z + 4z = 2z

2z=6

z= 3

of course I simplified it more you can just say 2z+6.

IT won't be negative 6 because there is no way you can get negative 6 out of it.

of course remember if you want to solve z you have to do this

2z+6= 0

2z=6
z=3