Question

$5(k+1)=2(k-2)$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand both sides

$5k + 5 = 2k - 4$

Step2: Isolate k terms

$5k - 2k = -4 - 5$

Step3: Simplify and solve for k

$3k = -9$
$k = \frac{-9}{3}$

Answer:

$k = -3$