solve for k.\n3(k + 1) + 1 = 7\nk =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$$3(k + 1)+1=3k+3 + 1=3k + 4$$

Step2: Solve the equation (3k + 4=7)

Subtract (4) from both sides: $$3k+4-4=7 - 4$$ $$3k=3$$ Divide both sides by (3): $$\frac{3k}{3}=\frac{3}{3}$$ $$k = 1$$

Answer:

(1)