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5-7k=-4(k+1)-3 add work pleasee!!!

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K=4
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Answer:

k=4

Explanation:

5-7k=-4(k+1)-3

Distribute

5-7k=-4k-4-3

Combine like terms

5-7k=-4k-7

Add 7k to each side

5-7k +7k = -4k+7k-7

5 = 3k-7

Add 7 to each side

5+7 = 3k-7+7

12 = 3k

Divide by 3

12/3 = 3k/3

4=k

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