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Solve for j h-8/j=k solve in literal equations​

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Answer:

J=h-19/k

Explanation:

User Tgoodhart
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given that


(h - 8)/(j) = k

multiply through by j , since it's the L.C.M

thus


j * (h - 8)/(j) = k * j

cancel out, leaving


h - 8 = jk

making j the subject by dividing through by k


(h - 8)/(k) = (jk)/(k)


j = (h - 8)/(k)

as the final expression for j

User Anthony Brien
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