SOLUTION: can you please explain this step by step? 3k+5=11

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Question 133652: can you please explain this step by step?
3k+5=11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3k%2B5=11 Start with the given equation



3k=11-5Subtract 5 from both sides


3k=6 Combine like terms on the right side


k=%286%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate k



k=2 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is k=2