Question

What is 3k +2 ( 5k - 3) = 7

Answer 1

k= -0.2

Explanation:

3+2(5k-3)=7 (original)

3+10k-6=7 (distribute 2 in (5k-3))

9+10k=7 (combine like terms 3+-6)

10k=-2 (subtract 9 on both sides to isolate k)

k=-0.2 (divide 10 on both sides to get you're answer/isolate k)