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What is the value of k in the equation 2/7(k+5/8)=2 2/7

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2/7 ( k+5/8) = 2 and 2/7

2/7 (k+5/8) = 16/7 |multiply by 7

2(k+5/8) = 16 |divide by 2

k+5/8 = 8 |subtract 5/8

k=8-5/8 = 7 and 3/8 = 27/8 = 7.375


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