Question

Solve for j.
j/-2+7=-12
j=

Answer 1

j/-2 + 7 = -12 multiply both sides with 2

-j + 14 = -24 move -14 to the other side and change sign

-j= -24 - 14
-j = -38 and if you divide -38 with -1 you get + 38
j=38