SOLUTION: How do you solve the multiple step equation: 6/5 times 8k + 2 = -36

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Question 672762: How do you solve the multiple step equation: 6/5 times 8k + 2 = -36
Answer by radh(108) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply 6/5 by 8k.
48k%2F5%2B2=-36

Move all terms not containing k to the right-hand side of the equation.
48k%2F5=-38

Multiply each term in the equation by 5.
48k=-190

Divide each term in the equation by 48.
k=-95%2F24

Hope this helps!