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Lorena solved the equation 5k – 3(2k – ) – 9 = 0. Her steps are below.

5k – 6k + 2 – 9 = 0
–k – 7 = 0
–k = 7
k = 1/7
Analyze Lorena’s work to determine which statements are correct. Check all that apply.

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Answer: K= -9

Explanation:

5k−3(2k)−9=0

Multiply 3 and 2 to get 6.

5k−6k−9=0

Combine 5k and −6k to get −k.

−k−9=0

Add 9 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.

−k=9

Multiply both sides by −1.

k=−9

(Hope this helps)

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