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solve for k. \\(\\frac{4k - 10}{k} = 8\\) k = \\(\\square\\)

Question

solve for k.
\\(\frac{4k - 10}{k} = 8\\)
k = \\(\square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply both sides by k

$$(k) \times \frac{4k - 10}{k} = 8 \times k$$
$$4k - 10 = 8k$$

Step2: Isolate k terms

$$4k - 8k = 10$$
$$-4k = 10$$

Step3: Solve for k

$$k = \frac{10}{-4}$$
$$k = -\frac{5}{2}$$

Answer:

$k = -\frac{5}{2}$