SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve 2k-1 over 4 =2

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Question 159577: Can you please help me solve 2k-1 over 4 =2
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2k-1 over 4 =2
(2k-1)/4=2
2k-1=8
2k=8+1
2k=9
k=9/2
k=4.5 answer.
Proof:
(2*4.5-1)4=2
(9-1)/4=2
8/4=2
2=2