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What is the answer to -7(k-8)+2k

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-5k+56


Distribute -7 through the parentheses
-7k+56+2k

Collect like terms
-5k+56

Solution
-5k+56
User Sirdodger
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Answer:

k=56/5 or 11.2

Explanation:

-7(k-8)+2k

distribute -7 into the parentheses

-7k+56+2k

add the similar variables together

-5k+56

add -5k onto the other side

56=5k

divide by 5

56/5

(you can divide with a calculator to get a decimal if you would like)

User Stefan Teitge
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