This is a very interesting equation.
Remember: The "solution" to the equation is the number that ' k ' must be in order to make the equation a true statement.
-3k = -5k
Divide each side of the equation by ' k ' . Then you have -3 = -5 .
Is there ANY value for ' k ' that can make that a true statement ?
I don't think so.
This equation has NO solution.
The solution to the equation − 3 k = − 5 k is k = 0 . This makes both sides of the equation equal. Thus, k must be zero for the equation to hold true.
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