-3(2.5+k) + 0.5(7+8k)

-3 (2.5 + k) + 0.5 (7 + 8k)

Apply distributive property.

-7.5 - 3k + 3.5 + 4k

Add like terms.

-4 + k

k - 4

k - 4 is your answer. I hope this helps you! Let me know if I got anything wrong.

the dimensions are:

step-by-step explanation:

we want to find the dimensions of a rectangular box with volume of

we factor to obtain;

we rewrite the rightmost factor to obtain;

recall that:

we apply difference of two squares formula to obtain;

hence the dimensions are