Solve for k k+20=9k-4

k+20=9k-4

Move all terms containing k to the left side of the equation.

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Subtract 9k from both sides of the equation.

k+20-9k=-4

Subtract 9k from k.

-8k+20=-4

Move all terms not containing k to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 20 from both sides of the equation.

-8k=-4-20

Subtract 20 from -4.

-8k=-24

Divide each term by -8 and simplify.

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Divide each term in -8k=-24 by -8.

-8k-8=-24-8

Cancel the common factor of -8.

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Cancel the common factor.

-8k-8=-24-8

Divide k by 1.

k=-24-8

Divide -24 by -8.

k=3

Solve for k k+20=9k-4

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