Question

Need help 16=-2(k+9)

Answer 1

16=-2k+-18
16- -18= 34
34=2k
17=k

Answer 2

-17 = k

Explanation:

16=-2(k+9)

Distribute the -2

16 = -2k -18

Add 18 to each side

16+18 = -2k-18+18

34 = -2k

Divide by-2

34/-2 = -2k/-2

-17 = k