k+5+k+1=

Solution for k+5+k+1= equation:

Simplifying
k + 5 + k + 1 = 0

Reorder the terms:
5 + 1 + k + k = 0

Combine like terms: 5 + 1 = 6
6 + k + k = 0

Combine like terms: k + k = 2k
6 + 2k = 0

Solving
6 + 2k = 0

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 + 2k = 0 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + 2k = 0 + -6
2k = 0 + -6

Combine like terms: 0 + -6 = -6
2k = -6

Divide each side by '2'.
k = -3

Simplifying
k = -3