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-4K2 – 8k – 3 =-3 – 5K2
Solve by factoring

User Gln
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Answer:

k = 0 or 8

Explanation:

First, get the variables and constants on their side.

-4k^2 + 5k^2 - 8k = -3 + 3 Now simplify

k^2 - 8k = 0 Factor

k(k - 8) = 0 Solve

k = [0, 8]

If you want you can double check your answer by plugging in the values you got. First, 0.

0 - 0 - 3 = -3 - 0

-3 = -3. That works, so we know 0 is correct. Now 8

-4(64) - 8(8) - 3 = -3 - 5(64)

-256 - 64 - 3 = -3 - 320

-320 - 3 = -323

-323 = -323 That also works, so we know 8 is correct.

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