Question

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

Answer 1

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

Simplify by combining like terms

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

$12k=36$

Divide both sides by 12 to get value of k

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

$K=3$