i need help solving for the variable in the equation below with steps

Question

37= -3+5(k+6)

Answer 1

37 = -3 + 5(k + 6)

 

"Isolate" k:

 

Add 3 to both sides.

 

40 = 5(k + 6)

 

Divide both sides by 5.

 

8 = k + 6

 

Subtract 6 from both sides.

 

2 = k

 

k = 2

 

Test the answer.  Is 37 = -3 + 5(2 + 6) ?