To find the value of \( k \) in the equation \( 7 + 2k^2 = 25 \), we can follow these steps:
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Start with the equation: \[ 7 + 2k^2 = 25 \]
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Subtract 7 from both sides: \[ 2k^2 = 25 - 7 \] \[ 2k^2 = 18 \]
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Divide both sides by 2: \[ k^2 = \frac{18}{2} \] \[ k^2 = 9 \]
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Take the square root of both sides: \[ k = \pm 3 \]
Thus, the solution set for \( k \) is: \[ k = 3 \quad \text{or} \quad k = -3 \]
So the solution set is \( { 3, -3 } \).