SOLUTION: WAT IS 7(-5+K)=84 HOW DO I SOLE IT???

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Question 337389: WAT IS 7(-5+K)=84 HOW DO I SOLE IT???
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%28-5%2Bk%29=84 Start with the given equation.


-35%2B7k=84 Distribute.


7k=84%2B35 Add 35 to both sides.


7k=119 Combine like terms on the right side.


k=%28119%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate k.


k=17 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is k=17


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