How do you solve 17=-k-4k? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer NJ Apr 9, 2018 k = -17/5 Explanation: 17 = -k - 4k 17 = -5k 17/(-5) = (cancel{-5}k)/(cancel{-5}) -17/5 = k Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation w + w + 12 = 40? How do you solve 3p + 4p + 37 = 79? How do you solve for f: f-1+2f+f-3=-4? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for -7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8? How do you combine like terms for 3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2? What is a term? How do you solve 3v+5-7v+18=17? How do you solve for x in 5x + 7x = 72? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 1246 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License