Question 397375
{{{-8(k+7)-(8+7k)=-16k}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8k-56-8-7k=-16k}}} Distribute.



{{{-15k-64=-16k}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-15k=-16k+64}}} Add {{{64}}} to both sides.



{{{-15k+16k=64}}} Add {{{16k}}} to both sides.



{{{k=64}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{k=64}}}