Question

Once you reach the last step of a maths equation which shows
-8k = 8k . what is k ?

Answer 1

k = 0

Explanation:

-8k = 8k

Add 8k to both sides.

0 = 16k

Divide both sides by 16.

0 = k

k = 0

Answer 2

-8k = 8k

divide by -8

k = -k

the only way this works is if k=0

k=0