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Solve the equations:

1- 3.14 = Z/-3.7

2- -4.7t = 12.22

3- m+2.7 = -9.3

4- -38=z minus 20.5

Write an algebraic equation and solve.

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1. 3.14 = Z/-3.7

2. -4.7t = 12.22

divide both sides by -4.7,
then, t = 12.22/ (-4.7)
= -2.6

3. m+2.7 = -9.3

substract 2.7 from both sides,
then m = -9.3-2.7
= -12

4. -38=z minus 20.5

add 20.5 to both sides,
then 20.5-38 = z
hence z = -27.5

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