Answer
$k=-18$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $-\frac{5}{6}k=15$. Multiply both sides by $-\frac{6}{5}$.
$(-\frac{5}{6}k\times-\frac{6}{5})=k=15\times-\frac{6}{5}=-\frac{15\times6}{5}=-\frac{90}{5}=-18$
Therefore, $k=-18$.
Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321825535
ISBN 13:
978-0-32182-553-7
Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 673: 64
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