we are given
[tex] 26=179-9k [/tex]
Since, we have to solve for k
so, we will isolate k on anyone side
step-1: Subtract both sides by 179
[tex] 26-179=179-9k-179 [/tex]
[tex] -153=-9k [/tex]
step-2: Divide both sides by -9
[tex] -9k=-153 [/tex]
[tex] \frac{-9k}{-9} =\frac{-153}{-9} [/tex]
we get
[tex] k=17 [/tex].............Answer
