Question

Solve for k -6k + 5 = -7

Answer 1

-6k + 5 = -7
-5 -5
-6k = -12
divide by -6 both sides
k = -12/-6 = 2

Answer 2

`-6k+5=-7`

Subtract 5 from both sides:

`-6k+5-5=-7-5`

`-6k=-12`

Divide both sides by -6:

`(-6k)/(-6) =(-12)/(-6)`

`\fbox{k = 6}`