How do you solve #-139+ 60k = 5( 12k + 5)#?

1 Answer
May 9, 2018

No solutions for #k#.

Explanation:

As per the question, we have

#-139 + 60k = 5(12k + 5)#

#:. -139 + 60k = 60k + 25#

#:. 60k - 60k = 25 + 139#

#:. 0 = 164#

But, #0 != 164#

#:.# This equation has no solution as the sides are not equal.