SOLUTION: k+3(k-2)=34

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Question 389784: k+3(k-2)=34
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k%2B3%28k-2%29=34 Start with the given equation.


k%2B3k-6=34 Distribute.


4k-6=34 Combine like terms on the left side.


4k=34%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


4k=40 Combine like terms on the right side.


k=%2840%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate k.


k=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is k=10


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