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X − 0. 5(k − 3x) = 1. 5x − k In terms of k, what does x equal?

User Yahya Kh
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Answer: x = -0.5k

Explanation:

If we have this equation:

x − 0.5(k − 3x) = 1.5x − k

Expand the equation parentheses on the left side of the equation:

-0.5k + 2.5x = 1.5x − k

Add -1.5x to both sides:

-0.5k + 2.5x -1.5x = -k + 1.5x - 1.5x

-0.5k + x = -k

Add 0.5k to both sides:

-0.5k + 0.5k + x = -k +0.5k

x = -0.5k

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