SOLUTION: how do I figure this problem: k+3 3/3= 5 2/3-1 1/3

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Question 244758: how do I figure this problem:
k+3 3/3= 5 2/3-1 1/3
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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k+3 3/3= 5 2/3-1 1/3
let's start o the right hand side and combine
5-1=4
2/3-1/3=1/3
k+3 3/3=4 1/3
now to the left side
3 3/3=4
k+4=4 1/3
sub=tract 4 from each side
k=1/3