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Translate to an equation and solve: j divided by -20 is equal to –80.

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User Kwasi
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Answer: j=1,600

Step-by-step explanation: Translate the sentence to an equation: j−20=−80

Solve the variable by multiplying both sides by −20: j−20⋅

−20=−80⋅−20j=1600.

Check the solution: 1600−20=−80 ✓

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User Ryanmc
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j/(-20) = -80

doesn't give me fraction sign but u get it

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User Galdo
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