k6+8=5
Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.
k6=5-8
Subtract 8 from 5.
k6=-3
k6=-3
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6.
6⋅k6=6⋅-3
Cancel the common factor of 6.
Cancel the common factor.
6⋅k6=6⋅-3
Rewrite the expression.
k=6⋅-3
k=6⋅-3
Multiply 6 by -3.
k=-18
k=-18
Solve for k k/6+8=5