document.write( "Question 51338: need help on this equation..\r
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document.write( "5(4-k)= -10k\r
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document.write( "i tried to do it but not sure.\r
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document.write( "5(4-k)=-10k
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document.write( "5+5k=-10k
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document.write( "-10k+5k=5
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document.write( "-5=5
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document.write( "k=-1 ? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #34287 by rapaljer(4671)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You seem to have several errors!\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "It should be this: \n" ); document.write( "5(4-k)=-10k \n" ); document.write( "20-5k=-10k\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Add +5k to each side: \n" ); document.write( "20 - 5k + 5k = -10k + 5k \n" ); document.write( "20 = -5k\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by -5: \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You probably need to back up a bit. Why don't you go to my webpage by clicking on my tutor name \"rapaljer\" anywhere in algebra.com, then look for \"Basic Algebra\", \"Samples of Basic Algebra: One Step at a Time\", Chapter 1, Equation Solving. Also, you may need the REST of Chapter 1 before you do this!! \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In addition, while you are at my website, look for \"Math in Living Color\" for Basic Algebra. These and all the other Lesson Plans on algebra.com may be helpful to you. \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "R^2 at SCC\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |