SOLUTION: 2(6k-1)=-38

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Question 507324: 2(6k-1)=-38
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2%286k-1%29=-38 Start with the given equation.


12k-2=-38 Distribute.


12k=-38%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


12k=-36 Combine like terms on the right side.


k=%28-36%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate k.


k=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is k=-3