-3(k - 8) - (k + 5) = 23

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Answer 1

-3(k - 8) - (k + 5) = 23

First, let's simplify the equation:

-3k + 24 - k - 5 = 23

Now, let's combine like terms:

-4k + 19 = 23

Next, let's isolate the variable:

-4k = 23 - 19

-4k = 4

Finally, let's solve for k:

k = 4 / -4

k = -1

Therefore, the solution to the equation is k = -1.