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What is the answer to this 3(k−6)=15

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

First distribute the 3 to both the numbers inside of the parentheses:

3(k)-3(6)=15

3k-18=15

Add 18 to both sides

3k=33

Divide 3 from both sides to isolate k

k=11