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Combine like terms-- you can combine the k's:

Now you have:

Simply divide both sides by 2.5 to find the value of k:
The first question each friend gets 1/8 of the whole pizza
for half of the pizza each friend gets 1/4 so that times 2 equals 1/8
The second question one person gets 1/15 of the brownie pan
1/5 times 3 equals 1/15
The third question 1/3 cup one serving 1 cup three servings three times six equals 18 servings
The fourth question 1/5 cup one muffin one cup 5 muffins five times nine equals forty-five muffins
Hope this helps
31/3: 2/3= 5
5X6=30
All you have to do is divide 31/3 by 2/3 and it equals 5 then 5X6=30