Question

Can someone explain how to solve the equation 4k + 6 = –9 + 9k

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

4k+6=-9+9k

4k-9k+6=-9

-5k+6=-9

-5k=-9-6

-5k=-15

5k=15

k=15/5

k=3

Answer 2

ANSWER: 3

collect like terms
4k-9k
= -5k

subtract
-9-6
= -15

divide -5 on both sides
-5/-5 -15/-5

k=3