SOLUTION: I know the answer to this problem is K=3, but I do not know how to figure out how to get it on my own. Can you show me the steps to figure this out? 5(K-4)+3K = 4 Thanks! T

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: I know the answer to this problem is K=3, but I do not know how to figure out how to get it on my own. Can you show me the steps to figure this out? 5(K-4)+3K = 4 Thanks! T      Log On


   

Question 177877: I know the answer to this problem is K=3, but I do not know how to figure out how to get it on my own. Can you show me the steps to figure this out?
5(K-4)+3K = 4
Thanks! Tony
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(K-4)+3K = 4
5K - 20 + 3K = 4
8K = 24
K = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.