how to solve 4k-1.5k=50
Combine like terms-- you can combine the k's:\(4k-1.5k=2.5k\)Now you have:\(2.5k=50\)Simply divide both sides by 2.5 to find the value of k:\(\frac{2.5k}{2.5}=\frac{50}{2.5}\\\\k=20\)