Answer:
k = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
Solve for k
First we re arrange our equation so that it look simple to calculate.
24=5k-8k
5k-8k = 24
-3k = 24
Divide -3 both side to get the value of k
k = -8
To prove substitute k into formula:
5k-8k = 24
5 (-8) - 8 (-8) = 24
-40 + 64 = 24
24 = 24
