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Title: How should I proceed with this equation, solving for k? -5/9*k=2? Post by: nytrydaa on Oct 1, 2012 I understand the order of operations (please excuse my dear aunt sally. =) How do I separate the variable (k) from -5/9ths? Do I divide both sides by 9? I'm confused, the fraction is throwing me off.
The solution set is (-18/5) I want to understand how to arrive at the solution. At least the first operation. Title: How should I proceed with this equation, solving for k? -5/9*k=2? Post by: Asinense on Oct 1, 2012 Content hidden
Title: How should I proceed with this equation, solving for k? -5/9*k=2? Post by: oaghasey on Oct 1, 2012 Divide -5/9 to both sides. That will isolate the k. So you have: k = 2/(-5/9). I think you can handle it from here.
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