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What is the value of k assuming infinitely many values of x can be found to satisfy this equation, kx+2=2+7x ?

User Shongsu
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

If k = 7, then kx + 2 = 2 + 7x, which is true and is independent of the value of x.

User Samuel Lopez
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Answer:

K = 7

Step-by-step:

kx + 2 = 2 + 7x

kx = 2 - 2 + 7x

kx = 7x

/x /x

k = 7

User Greg Snow
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