Question

(K-10) divided by 2 = -7

What’s the answer for the variable k?

Answer 1

k = -4

Explanation:

(k - 10)/2 = -7

First: multiply by 2 to get rid of the denominator

2(k - 10)/2 = 2(-7)

k - 10 = -14

Next: add 10 to both sides to isolate k

k - 10 + 10 = -14 + 10

k = -4