We know that k is 3/4. We can plug in 3/4 into k. 12(3/4) + 2 < 12. This gives us 36/48. 36/48 simplified is 3/4. Our equation is currently 3/4 + 2 < 12. We need common denominators to add 3/4 and 2. 2 with a denominator of 4 is is 8/4. 3/4 + 8/4 is 11/4. 11/4 < 12. 11/4 as a mixed number is 2 3/4. 2 3/4 as a decimal is 2.75. 2.75 < 12. 2.75 is less than 12. This is true.