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When the number k is multiplied by 5, the result is the same as when 5 is added to k. What is the value of k?
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When the number k is multiplied by 5, the result is the same as when 5 is added to k. What is the value of k?

User Laurence Gonsalves
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Answer:

k = 1
(1)/(4) or 5/4

Explanation:

5k = 5 + k

4k = 5

k = 5/4

User SiggyF
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K=1.25 or 5/4
5k=k+5
-5k+k+5=0
-4K+5=0
-4K=-5
5/4=k
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