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The difference of twice a number k and 8 is 12

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Answer:

k = 10

Explanation:

Difference means subtract.

2k - 8 = 12

is how that statement is translated.

Add 8 to both sides.

2k - 8 + 8 = 12 + 8

2k = 20

Divide by 2

2k/2 = 20/2

k = 10

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