Question:
12x+17=4(3x+2)+k
First step to solving this equation should be undoing the ( )
12x+17=12x+8+k
Next, we combine liked terms which means moving x together, constants together, etc.
12x-12x-k=-17+8
- k= - 9
Answer: k=9
Do not forget to change signs when you are moving terms from one side to another!!
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