Question

Which equation is equivalent to –k + 0.03 + 1.01k = –2.45 – 1.81k?

–100k + 3 + 101k = –245 – 181k
–100k + 300 + 101k = –245 – 181k
–k + 3 + 101k = –245 – 181k
–k + 300 + 101k = –245 – 181k

Answer 1

Multiply both sides by 100 to clear decimals:

100(−k) + 100(0.03) + 100(1.01k) = 100(−2.45) + 100(−1.81k)

→ −100k + 3 + 101k = −245 − 181k

So the first option is correct.