2k-6+k=17

Solution for 2k-6+k=17 equation:

Simplifying
2k + -6 + k = 17

Reorder the terms:
-6 + 2k + k = 17

Combine like terms: 2k + k = 3k
-6 + 3k = 17

Solving
-6 + 3k = 17

Solving for variable 'k'.

Move all terms containing k to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '6' to each side of the equation.
-6 + 6 + 3k = 17 + 6

Combine like terms: -6 + 6 = 0
0 + 3k = 17 + 6
3k = 17 + 6

Combine like terms: 17 + 6 = 23
3k = 23

Divide each side by '3'.
k = 7.666666667

Simplifying
k = 7.666666667