Question

1/2 (4 - k) = 2/5
solve for k
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Answer 1

k = 3 1/5

Explanation:

We want to isolate k, or move all numbers to the other side.

1/2 (4 - k) = 2/5

(4 - k) = 2/5 * 2

-k = 4/5 - 4

k = 4 - 4/5

k = 3 1/5