Question

Solve
8(12 - k) = 3(k + 21)
Please help! I am confused with some signs.​

Answer 1

Answer: k = 3

Explanation:

U first expand

96 - 8k = 3k + 63

Then u add 8k from both sides

96 = 3k + 63 + 8k

then u simplify

3k + 63 + 8k to 11k + 63

then u subtract 63 from both sides

96 = 11k + 63

Then u simplify 96 - 63 to 33

33 = 11k

Then u divide both sides by 11

33/11 = k

then u simplify 33/11 to 3

3 = k

and last u switch the sides

k = 3