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Solve 3/5k-5=7/100 by eliminating the fraction

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I assume you meant to type the following:

3/(5k-5) = 7/100

When we multiply both sides by (100)(5k - 5), we get this:

300 = 7(5k - 5)

300 = 35k - 35

300 - 35 = 35k

265 = 35k

265/35 = k

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