Solve
- $$10 \mathrm { k } + 1 = 2 ( 5 \mathrm { k } - 4 )$$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve.
- $$10 \mathrm { k } + 1 = 2 ( 5 \mathrm { k } - 4 )$$

• A) 5
• B) No solution
• C) All real numbers
• D) \(- 5\)

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