Question

3+2(8-k) = 3k-1 solve for k

Answer 1

k = 4

Explanation:

`3 + 2(8 - k) = 3k - 1`

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`3 + 16 - 2k = 3k - 1`

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`19 - 2k = 3k - 1`

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`- 2k - 3k = - 1 - 19`

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`- 5k = - 20`

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`k = 4` ✅

Answer 2

1. 3+16-2k=3k-1 (distributive property)

2. -2k+19=3k-1 (like terms)

3. -2k+20=3k (added 1 on both sides, addition property)

4. 20=5k (added 2k on both sides, also addition property)

5. 4=k (divided 5 on both sides, division property)

So;

k=4