SOLUTION: help me solve 5(k-9)-(4k+8)=2

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Question 318431: help me solve 5(k-9)-(4k+8)=2
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28k-9%29-%284k%2B8%29=2 Start with the given equation.


5k-45-4k-8=2 Distribute.


k-53=2 Combine like terms on the left side.


k=2%2B53 Add 53 to both sides.


k=55 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is k=55

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 5(k-9)-(4k+8)=2
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5k-45-4k-8 = 2
k - 53 = 2
k = 55
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Cheers,
Stan H.