How do you solve 8(k+2)=1?

3 Answers
Sonnhard
Jul 7, 2018

k=−158

Explanation:

Dividing the whole equation by 8 we get

k+2=18

subtracting 1

k=18−2=18−168=−158

Jim G.
Jul 7, 2018

k=−158

Explanation:

divide both sides by 8

k+2=18

subtract 2 from both sides

k=18−2=18−168=−158

Jacobi J.
Jul 8, 2018

k=−158

Explanation:

Let's divide both sides by 8 to begin isolating the k term. We get

k+2=18

We can next subtract 2 from both sides to get

k=18−168=−158

Thus, k=−158

Hope this helps!

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