Question

Solve the following equation:
`-5k=12`

Answer 1

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

-5k=12

`(-5k)/(-5\\)`
`=(12)/(-5)`

Simplify

Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

Divide the numbers

`k= - (12)/(5)`

Therefore the ans is k=
`-(12)/(5)`

Explanation: