SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle. thank you! I am so lost! 45 = -9k

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Question 238542: Solve using the multiplication principle. thank you! I am so lost!
45 = -9k
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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45 = -9k

45(-1/9) = -9k(-1/9)

45/(-9) = k

-5 = k

Answer: k=-5