Question

-127 = 2k - 5(5k + 7)
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Answer 1

k=4

Explanation:

-127=2k-5(5k+7)

Distribute the -5 to the 5k and 7 to give you -25k - 35

-127=2k-25k-35

Combine like terms (2k - 25k)

-127=-23k - 35

Add 35 to both sides

-92=-23k

Divide both sides by -23

k=4