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1/4k +3 =2
please help:( I need this asap!

User Joseph Arriaza
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Solution:

In the equation:
(1)/(4k) + 3 = 2

Collect like terms:


(1)/(4k) = 2 - 3 \\ (1)/(4k) = - 1

Cross Multiply


- 4k = 1

Divide both sides by
- 4


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

Final answer:
k = - ( 1)/(4)

User MattoxBeckman
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Answer: k=-4

Explanation:

1/4k +3 =2

k+12=8

k=-4

User Bartosz Hernas
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