Solve for z.

(z + 2)(2z − 3) = 0

Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.

z =
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To solve the equation \((z + 2)(2z - 3) = 0\), we can use the zero-product property, which states that if the product of two factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero.

This gives us two equations to solve:

  1. \(z + 2 = 0\)
  2. \(2z - 3 = 0\)

Solving the first equation:

\[ z + 2 = 0 \] Subtract 2 from both sides: \[ z = -2 \]

Solving the second equation:

\[ 2z - 3 = 0 \] Add 3 to both sides: \[ 2z = 3 \] Now divide both sides by 2: \[ z = \frac{3}{2} \]

Therefore, the solutions are:

\[ z = -2 \quad \text{or} \quad z = \frac{3}{2} \]