SOLUTION: 6k-25=7-2k

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Question 216230: 6k-25=7-2k
Found 2 solutions by rfer, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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6k-25=7-2k
8k-25=7
8k=32
k=4

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6k-25=7-2k Start with the given equation.


6k=7-2k%2B25 Add 25 to both sides.


6k%2B2k=7%2B25 Add 2k to both sides.


8k=7%2B25 Combine like terms on the left side.


8k=32 Combine like terms on the right side.


k=%2832%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate k.


k=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is k=4