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-3(k-5)=27 and the way to show your work on this two step equation

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Answer:

k = -4

Explanation:

Applying the Distributive Property of Multiplication, we get

-3k + 15 = 27, which simplifies to -3k = 12. Then k must be

k = -12/3, or k = -4

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