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Question 102812This question is from textbook Algebra Structure and Method
: Hello, I was hoping that you could help me with the following question.
Solve
1/5[4(k+2)-(3-k)]=4
Thank You
 This question is from textbook Algebra Structure and Method

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying by 5 gives 4(k+2)-(3-k)=20 ... distributing gives 4k+8-3+k=20

collecting terms gives 5k+5=20 ... subtracting 5 gives 5k=15 ... dividing by 5 gives k=3