Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.7 Solving Equations with Several Steps - 9.7 Exercises - Page 679: 43

Answer

$k=5$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Combine like terms on the right side of the equation. $4k+6k=(4+6)k=10k=50$ Step 2. Divide both sides by 10. $\frac{10k}{10}=\frac{50}{10}$ $k=5$
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