Question

8.5 + 4(1 - 2.5k) = - 24.5 solve and round to the narest humdredth

Answer 1

k = 3.70

Explanation:

Eliminate parentheses, then subtract the constant term on the left

8.5 +4 -10k = -24.5

-10k = -37 . . . . . . . . . . 12.5 subtracted from both sides

k = 3.70 . . . . . . . . . . . both sides divided by -10 (no rounding required)