Answer to Question #200033 in Algebra for Mannini Lebuso

Question #200033

Solve for k in the equation -8 + 44 = -20 + 80 and explain each step.

Expert's answer

"-8k+44=-20k+80"

Simplify by combining like terms

"-8k+20k=80-44"

"12k=36"

Divide both sides by 12 to get value of k

"\\frac{12k}{12}=\\frac{36}{12}"

"K=3"

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