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How to solve this math problem

How to solve this math problem-example-1
User Refactor
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Answer:

j = 3 or j = -13

Explanation:

Step 1:

Subtract 11 from both sides


j^(2)+10j-28-11=11-11


j^(2)+10j-39=0

Step 2:

Factor Left side of equation

(j-3)(j+13)=0

Step 3:

Set Factors equal to 0

j-3=0 or j+13=0

j=3 or j=-13

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