Question

What is the value of k?

-3 ( k + 7 ) - 5k + 4 = 23

Answer 1

it would be 7.5 K bc it is what it is

Answer 2

Answer: k = -5

explanation-

distribute: -3k + -21 - 5k + 4= 23

combine: -8k -17 = 23

add 17 to both sides: -8k = 40

divide both sides by -8: k=-5