Question

What is a possible first step in solving the equation? -4k + 9 = -k - 3

Answer 1

subtract 9 both sides -4 = -k -12 then ad 12 both sides , 8 = -k

Explanation:

Answer 2

k = 4

Explanation:

Possible first steps:

-4k + 9 = -k - 3

+k +k add k to both sides

OR

-4k + 9 = -k - 3

- 9 - 9 subtract 9 from both sides

(LTLNTR a.k.a letters to left, numbers to right)

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