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How can I solve (-12 =2 + k)

User Smilediver
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You would want to go by reverse order of operations. This is a one step equation. You subtract 2 on both sides, in which you will get: -14 = k.
User Cameron MacFarland
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Hey!

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Steps To Solve:

-12 = 2 + k

~Subtract 2 to both sides

-12 - 2 = 2 + k - 2

~Simplify

-14 = k

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Hence, k equals -14!

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!

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