Simplify equation: Write the equation in a more simplified form by removing the double negative. k−(−65)=−61 becomes k+65=−61.
Subtract 65: Subtract 65 from both sides of the equation to isolate k.k+65−65=−61−65k=−61−65
Combine fractions: Combine the fractions on the right side of the equation.Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine the numerators.k=6−1−5k=6−6
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction on the right side of the equation. −66 simplifies to −1.k=−1
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