Solve for k -18-6k=6(1+3k)

Problem

−18−6*k=6*(1+3*k)

Solution

1. Distribute the constant 6 into the parentheses on the right side of the equation.

−18−6*k=6*(1)+6*(3*k)

−18−6*k=6+18*k

2. Add 6*k to both sides of the equation to begin isolating the variable terms on one side.

−18=6+18*k+6*k

−18=6+24*k

3. Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term containing k

−18−6=24*k

−24=24*k

4. Divide both sides by 24 to solve for k

(−24)/24=k

−1=k

Final Answer

−18−6*k=6*(1+3*k)⇒k=−1

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