Question

1/2(10k - 16) + 11 = -2 solve for k and show your work in rows

Answer 1

k= -1

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

(10k-16)+11= -2

`((1)/(2) ) (10k)+((1)/(2) )(-16)+11 = -2`

(5k)+(-8+11)= -2

5k+ 3= -2

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

5k+3−3=−2−3

5k=−5

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5.

`(5k)/(5) = (-5)/(5)`

k= -1