Answer:
12 = k
Explanation:
Begin: 27.5 = 3 + 5 (k-9.5)
1. Always begin with the parenthesis, which is 5(k-9.5), which comes out to be 5k - 47.5 since the 5 must be multiplied by the k and the -9.5.
Now: 27.5 = 3 + 5k - 47.5
2. Combine the 3 and -47.5, which comes to be -44.5
Now: 27.5 = -44.5 + 5k
3. Add 44.5 to both sides, to make the right side have only the 5k, and the left side to have 72
27.5 + 44.5 = -44.5 + 44.5 + 5k
Now: 72 = 5k
4. Divide both sides by 5 to be left with just what k equals
72/5 = 5k/5
Final Answer: 12 = k