SOLUTION: 7k - 8 + 2(k+12) = 52

Question 97158: 7k - 8 + 2(k+12) = 52
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, anjali_yamini:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute

Combine like terms on the left side

Subtract 16 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 9 to isolate k

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is
Answer by anjali_yamini(27) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

7k - 8 + 2(k + 12) = 52
7k - 8 + 2k + 24 = 52
7k + 2k +24 - 8 = 52
9k + 16 = 52
9k = 52 - 16
9k = 36
k = 36/9
k = 4

check :
7*4 - 8 + 2( 4 + 12)
= 28 - 8 + 2 * 16
= 20 + 32
= 52
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