How do you solve #14=5k-31#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer smendyka Oct 28, 2016 #l = 9# Explanation: Step 1: Add 31 to each side: #14 + 31 = 5k - 31 + 31# which simplifies to #45 = 5k# Step 2: Divide each side by 5: #45/5 = (5k)/5# which gives #9 = k# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 2455 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License