SOLUTION: how do i solve this equation 9(11-k)=3(3k-9)

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Question 350218: how do i solve this equation 9(11-k)=3(3k-9)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: Take it a step at a time
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9%2811-k%29=3%283k-9%29.
Divide terms on both sides of the equation by 3
3%2811-k%29=%283k-9%29
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33-3k+=+3k-9
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Add 3k to both sides of the equation
33=+6k-9
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42=+6k
7+=+k
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check your answer
9*4 = 3*12