Question

how do i solve linear equations?

-4(k-2)+3(k+1) =7.

Answer 1

Multiply out all the terms

-4(k-2) + 3(k+1)=7
-4k + 8 + 3k + 3 = 7

Now combine like terms (all k's and all numbers)
-1k + 11 = 7
11 - 7 = k

So,
k = ?