How do you solve 6k-8=k+2???

Answer 1

6k-8=k+2

5k = 10

k = ?

Answer 2

1. Subtract k to both sides
6k - 8 - k = k - 2 -k
5k - 8 = 2

(Remember that k is basically 1k)

2. Add 8 to both sides
5k - 8 + 8 = 2 + 8
5k = 10

3. Divide 5 to both sides
5k/5 = 10/5
k = 2