Question

When the number k is multiplied by 5, the result is the same as when 5 is added to k. What is the value of k?

Answer 1

K=1.25 or 5/4
5k=k+5
-5k+k+5=0
-4K+5=0
-4K=-5
5/4=k

Answer 2

Answer:

k = 1$\frac{1}{4}$  or 5/4

Step-by-step explanation:

5k = 5 + k

4k = 5

k = 5/4