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Kent multiplies both sides of the equation below by an expression. k+12/k=8 Then he moves all the terms to one side of the equal sign in the resulting equation. Which equation must he solve now?

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Answer:

The required equation is
k^2-8k+12=0.

Explanation:

The given equation is


k+(12)/(k)=8

Multiply both sides by k.


k^2+12=8k

Subtract 8k from both sides to move all the terms to one side of the equal sign.


k^2+12-8k=8k-8k


k^2-8k+12=0

Therefore the required equation is
k^2-8k+12=0.

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