Question

Solve for j
-3(j+82)=51

Answer 1

j = -99

Explanation:

Distribute:

-3(j + 82) = 51

-3(j) -3(82) = 51

Multiply:

-3(j) -3(82) = 51

-3j - 246 = 51

Add 246 on both sides:

-3j - 246 = 51

+246 +246

-3j = 297

Divide by -2 on both sides:

-3j = 297

/-3 /-3

j = -99

Answer 2

j = -99

Explanation:

-3(j+82)=51

Divide by -3

-3/-3(j+82)=51/-3

j+82 = -17

Subtract 82 from each side

j+82-82 = -17-82

j = -99