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7 minus the product of a number k and 3 is 25. Translate the following since is into a equation and solve

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3k-7=25
7 minus= -7
product of 3 and k= 3k
25 is the solution
User Ank
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"Seven minus": 7-

"The product of a number k and 3": 3k

"Is 25": =25


7-3k=25

*Subtract 7 from both sides*

-3k=18

*Divide both sides by -3*

k=-6


Hope this helps!!




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