Question

1. x-1 / 6 =2


2. -3= k-5 / 16


Find x and k

Answer 1

x = 13

k = 43

Explanation:

`(x-1)/(6) = 2`

Multiply both sides by 6

`(6)/(1)` ×
`(x-1)/(6) = 2` ×
`(6)/(1)`

`x - 1 = 12`

Add one to each side

`x = 13`

`-3 = (k-5)/(16)`

Multiply both sides by 16

`(16)/(1)` ×
`-3 = (k-5)/(16)` ×
`(16)/(1)`

`k - 5 = -48`

Add 5 to each side

`k = 43`