Question 16283
{{{5(k-2)-8k=-34}}}
first times the 5 by k and -2 =(5k-10)
So now your problem should look like this: {{{(5k-10)-8k=-34}}}
add your like terms together 5k-8k=3k
{{{-3k-10=-34}}} add ten to both sides
{{{-3k=-24}}} divide by -3 to both sides
k=8