Solve for z z/2+8=9-z/2

z2+8=9-z2

Move all terms containing z to the left side of the equation.

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Add z2 to both sides of the equation.

z2+8+z2=9

Combine fractions with similar denominators.

8+z+z2=9

Add z and z.

8+2z2=9

Reduce the expression 2z2 by cancelling the common factors.

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Cancel the common factor.

8+2z2=9

Rewrite the expression.

8+z1=9

Divide z by 1.

8+z=9

Move all terms not containing z to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.

z=9-8

Subtract 8 from 9.

z=1

Solve for z z/2+8=9-z/2