Question

What is a possible first step in solving the equation? -4k + 9 = -k - 3

Answer 1

Answer:

subtract 9 both sides -4 = -k -12 then ad 12 both sides  , 8 = -k

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

k = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

                              Possible first steps:

-4k + 9 = -k - 3

 +k          +k           add k to both sides

                                          OR

-4k + 9 = -k - 3

       - 9        - 9      subtract 9 from both sides

(LTLNTR a.k.a letters to left, numbers to right)

Hope this helps :)