Question

Solve for k: -2k = k - 7 - 8 and explain in number form

Answer 1

k = 5

Explanation:

-2k = k - 7 - 8

Combine like terms

-2k = k - 15

add 15 to both sides

-2k + 15 = k

Add 2k to both sides

15 = 3k

Divide both sides by 3

k=5

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