Question

How do you solve `\frac { k } { 6} + 8= 7`?

Answer 1

`k = -6`

Explanation:

Subtract the `8` from both sides:

`k/6 +8 - 8 = 7 - 8`
`k/6 = -1`

Multiple both sides of the equation by `6`:
`(6k)/6 = -1(6)`
`k = -6`