math packet problem 1

19+1/7k=17 | Wyzant Ask An Expert

Mark M. answered • 04/12/16

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19 + (1/7)k = 17

(1/7)k = -2 subtract 19 from both sides

k = -14 multiply both sides by 7.

Note: When posting a fraction coefficient putting the variable in the numerator makes the expression more legible.

E.g., k/7 instead of 1/7k.

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