Question

Solve for the unknown: K/2+3=5

Answer 1

Solve for K:

`(K)/(2)+3=5`

Subtracting 3 to each member of the equation:

`(K)/(2)+3-3=5-3`

Operating:

`(K)/(2)=2`

Now we multiply by 2:

`2\cdot(K)/(2)=2\cdot2`

Simplifying and operating:

`K=4`

Answer: K = 4