Question

Solve for j.
2j² + 17j = 0
j=

Answer 1

Answer: j = 0 or j = -17/2

Work Shown:

`2j^2 + 17j = 0\\\\j(2j + 17) = 0\\\\j = 0 \ \text{ or } \ 2j + 17 = 0\\\\j = 0 \ \text{ or } \ 2j = -17\\\\j = 0 \ \text{ or } \ j = -17/2\\\\`

Side note: -17/2 = -8.5 in decimal form