What value of k satisfies the equation 6.3k−1.4k+3.5=52.5 ?

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Patrick N.
May 9, 2018

#k=56/4.9~~11.4286#

Explanation:

To start, like terms need to be combined to make this a one-step equation. That would look like this:

#6.3k-1.4k+3.5=52.5#
#6.3k-1.4k=56#
#4.9k=56#

And divide by 4.9:

#(color(red)(cancel(4.9))k)/(color(red)(cancel(4.9)))=56/4.9#

#k=56/4.9#

#k~~11.4286#

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