101k views
5 votes
What is the solution to the equation k + 4 = 7?

k = 3
k = 2 1/4
k = 2 3/4
k = 3 1/4

2 Answers

5 votes
First step:
Get k by itself!
The opposite of adding is subtracting so u need to subtract 4 from both sides in order to get k by itself

K + 4 = 7
- 4 - 4

Second step:
Since 4 - 4 = 0, it cancels out. Now k is by itself and now you need to subtract 7 by 4

7 - 4 = 3

Answer:

K = 3
User Raterus
by
7.2k points
3 votes

Answer:

k = 3.

Explanation:

k + 4 = 7 Add -4 to both sides:

k + 4 - 4 = 7 - 4

k = 3.

User Muhamed
by
8.0k points