How do you solve $k-17=39$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-03-30T13:36:42

See the solution process below:

Add $color(red)(17)$ to each side of the equation to solve for $k$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$k -17 = 39$

$k - 17 + color(red)(17) = 39 + color(red)(17)$

$k - 0 = 56$

$k = 56$

How do you solve k-17=39k-17=39?