Isolate k by adding 38: Add 38 to both sides of the equation to isolate k.k−38+38=3+38k=3+38
Convert whole number to fraction: Convert the whole number 3 to a fraction with the same denominator as 38 to combine the terms.3=3×(33)=39k=39+38
Add fractions to find k: Add the fractions 39 and 38. k=39+38 k=39+8 k=317
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