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J/-2 + 17= -12

What does J represent​

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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.


(j)/(-2)+17=−12

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.


(-1)/(2) j+17=−12

Step 2: Subtract 17 from both sides.


(-1)/(2)j+17−17=−12−17


(-1)/(2)j=−29

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2/(-1).

(
(2)/(-1))*(
(-1)/(2)j)=(
(2)/(-1))*(−29)

j=58

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