Isolate variable k: First, we need to isolate the variable k on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term on the left side.−6k+5−5=−7−5
Simplify both sides: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation by performing the subtraction.−6k=−12
Solve for k: Next, we need to solve for k by dividing both sides of the equation by −6, which is the coefficient of k.−6−6k=−6−12
Perform division: Perform the division to find the value of k.k=2
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