What is the answer to - 7 (k-8) + 2k

k=56/5 or 11.2

Step-by-step explanation:

-7 (k-8) + 2k

distribute - 7 into the parentheses

-7k+56+2k

add the similar variables together

-5k+56

add - 5k onto the other side

56=5k

divide by 5

56/5

(you can divide with a calculator to get a decimal if you would like)

-5k+56

Distribute - 7 through the parentheses

-7k+56+2k

Collect like terms

-5k+56

Solution

-5k+56