Question

-2k = k - 7 - 8 whats the answer

Answer 1

−2k=k−7−8

−2k=k+−7+−8

−2k=(k)+(−7+−8)(Combine Like Terms)

−2k=k+−15

−2k=k−15

Step 2: Subtract k from both sides.

−2k−k=k−15−k

−3k=−15

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3k

−3

=

−15

−3

k=5

Explanation: