Question

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

Answer 1

(j/2) + 7 = -12 // Given
(j/2) + 7 - 7 = -12 - 7 // Subtraction Property of Equality
(j/2) = -19 // Simplify
(j/2) • 2 = -19 • 2 // Multiplication Property of Addition
j = 38

Answer 2

38

Explanation:

j/-2+7=-12

j/-2=-12+(-7)

j/-2=-19

j=-19×(-2) (cross multiplication)

j=38