solve equation 3(k-4.8)=0.7(k-6.9) show steps to solve this please

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3(k-4.8)=0.7(k-6.9)

3*k-3*4.8=0.7*k-0.7*6.9

3k - 14.4 = 0.7k - 4.83

Subtracting 0.7k from each side:

3k -0.7k - 14.4 = 0.7k - 0.7k - 4.83

2.3k - 14.4 = -4.83

Adding 14.4 to each side

2.3k = 9.57

Dividing each side by 2.3:

k = 4.16
???? I don't understand. Or I'm just dumb as ever.
I'm pretty sure this is an essay question