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-8k-33=-2k+5(-5k+1)

 Apr 14, 2017

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-8k - 33 = -2k + 5(-5k + 1)

 

Distribute.

-8k - 33 = -2k - 25k + 5

 

Combine like terms.

-8k - 33 = -27k + 5

 

Add 27k to both sides.

-8k + 27k - 33 = 5

 

Add 33 to both sides.

-8k + 27k = 5 + 33

 

19k = 38

 

Divide both sides by 19.

k = 38/19

k = 2

 Apr 14, 2017
 #1
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Best Answer

-8k - 33 = -2k + 5(-5k + 1)

 

Distribute.

-8k - 33 = -2k - 25k + 5

 

Combine like terms.

-8k - 33 = -27k + 5

 

Add 27k to both sides.

-8k + 27k - 33 = 5

 

Add 33 to both sides.

-8k + 27k = 5 + 33

 

19k = 38

 

Divide both sides by 19.

k = 38/19

k = 2

hectictar Apr 14, 2017

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