SOLUTION: find the value of k so that the equation below has the solution set {-3}. 3(2x-1)=x(2-k)

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: find the value of k so that the equation below has the solution set {-3}.
3(2x-1)=x(2-k)
This question is from textbook algebra 2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the value of k so that the equation below has the solution set {-3}.
3(2x-1)=x(2-k)
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Substitute -3 for x to get:
3(2*-3 - 1) = -3(2-k)
3(-7) = -6+k
k=-21+6
k=-15
Cheers,
Stan H.

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