Question

Keep in mind that the value of x is two numbers. Please help!

Answer 1

K = -2.16 , 3.16

Explanation:

Add 0.4 to the right side:

║0.3-
`(3)/(5) k`║= 1.6

Remove absolute value term:

0.3-
`(3)/(5) k` = ±1.6

Solve for positive 1.6:

0.3-
`(3)/(5) k` = 1.6

K = -2.16

Solve for negative 1.6:

0.3-
`(3)/(5) k` = -1.6

K = 3.16

*The 6 in both answers are repeating decimals*