Question

What is the value of k in the equation 2/7(k+5/8)=2 2/7

Answer 1

2/7 ( k+5/8) = 2 and 2/7

2/7 (k+5/8) = 16/7     |multiply by 7

2(k+5/8) = 16     |divide by 2

k+5/8 = 8     |subtract  5/8

k=8-5/8 = 7 and 3/8 = 27/8 = 7.375