How do you solve #\frac { 2} { 5} = \frac { k + 3} { 15}#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-14T13:15:11

#k = 3#

Continue to perform the necessary arithmetic operations in order to isolate and solve for #k# while keeping the equation balanced:

#15 * 2/5 = 15 * (k + 3)/15#

#30/5 = 1 * (k + 3)#

#6 = k + 3#

#6 - 3 = k + 3 - 3#

#3 = k + 0#

#k = 3#