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Question 780433: I'm confused about this question -3k =24 I tried but I just can't do it please help me
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3k = 24
divide both sides by -3
k = -8
remember, multiplying two negative numbers will result in a positive number
multiplying a positive number by a negative number will result in a negative number