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Solve each multi-step equation. Check your solution.
4k+17+5k=8

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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

4k+17+5k=8

collect like terms with unknown on the right hand side

4k+5k=8-17

9k= -9

divide both sides by 9

k= -1

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