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8(k+3)=12k-4
k= ?????

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5 votes

Answer: -24

Step-by-step explanation:

8(k+3)=12-4k

8k+24=12-4k

8k+24=8k

Subtract 24 for both sides

8k=8k-24

Subtact 8 to get rid of k

-24

User Madsobel
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Answer:

k = 5

Explanation:

8(k + 3) = 12k - 4

8k + 24 = 12k - 4

20 = 4k

k = 5

User Brianrhea
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