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

1 Answer
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