Question

17 = 5k - 2

Explanation:

Step1: Add 2 to both sides

$17 + 2 = 5k - 2 + 2$
$19 = 5k$

Step2: Divide by 5 on both sides

$\frac{19}{5} = \frac{5k}{5}$

Answer:

$k = \frac{19}{5}$ or $k = 3.8$