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3(k + 5) = -2(3k - 6)

User Swedgin
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Answer:

k=-1/3

Explanation:

3k+15=-6k+12

15-12=-6k-3k

3=-9k

k=-1/3

User Dibu
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Answer:

k = -1/3

Explanation:

1. Simplify by distributing

3k + 15 = -6k + 12

Move -6 onto the left side by adding 6k onto both sides =

9k + 15 = 12

Now subtract 15 on both sides=

9k = -3

Now divide both sides by 9=

k = -1/3

User Aman Tiwari
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