SOLUTION: Find the value of k for which x=4 is a solution to the equation 3x + k=23. I have an answer of 20=k. I worked it out but unsure of my answer. Thanks very much for looking at thi

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: Find the value of k for which x=4 is a solution to the equation 3x + k=23. I have an answer of 20=k. I worked it out but unsure of my answer. Thanks very much for looking at this problem. This question is from textbook algebra and trigonometry with analytic geometry

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x + k=23
x = 4
3*4 + k = 23
12 + k = 23
k = 11
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