Answer
$k=-1/2$
Work Step by Step
Dividing both sides by $-16$ gives $k=-8/-16=1/2$
Substituting back into the equation gives:
$-16*1/2=-8$ which is indeed correct.
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.3 Solve Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 21: 10
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