SOLUTION: Solve for k: 5{(3-2k)+k}-6 = 2k-4(-3k-2)-12. Express your answer as a simplified fraction. PLEASE HELP!

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Question 39294: Solve for k: 5{(3-2k)+k}-6 = 2k-4(-3k-2)-12. Express your answer as a simplified fraction. PLEASE HELP!
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Okay, from
5{(3-2k)+k}-6 = 2k-4(-3k-2)-12
5(3 - 2k) + 5k - 6 = 2k + 12k + 8 - 12
15 - 10k + 5k - 6 = 2k + 12k + 8 - 12
9 - 5k = 14k - 4
13 = 19k
k = 13/19