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What is 3k-1=7k+2 please help me find the answer

2 Answers

4 votes
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
3
k
1
7
k
2
Step 1: Subtract 7k from both sides.
3
k
1
7
k
7
k
2
7
k
4
k
1
2
Step 2: Add 1 to both sides.
4
k
1
1
2
1
4
k
3
Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.
4
k
4
3
4
k
3
4
Answer:
k
3
4

User Lordhong
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3k-1=7k+2
+1 +1
3k=7k+3
-7k -7k
-4k=3
divide each side by -4
/-4 /-4

k=-3/4
or
k=-.75

User Ankush Chauhan
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