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-2-3(1-4k)=-53

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Answer:

k = -4

Explanation:

The given equation is,

→ -2 - 3(1 - 4k) = -53

Now the required value of x is,

→ -2 - 3(1 - 4k) = -53

→ -2 - 3 + 12k = -53

→ -5 + 12k = -53

→ 12k = -53 + 5

→ k = -48/12

→ [ k = -4 ]

Hence, the value of k is -4.

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