Answer:
1. k=-9
2. a=-12
Step-by-step explanation:
1. -12(k+4)=60
use distributive property
-12k-48=60
add 48 to both sides
-12k=108
divide both sides by -12
k=-9
2. 8(3a)=9(2a-4)
use distributive property
24a=18a-36
subtract 18a on both sides
6a=-36
divide both sides by 6
a=-12