Question

Solve for j. 12.6j + 8 = 10.2 j + 4.4

Answer 1

it is -1.5

Explanation:

it showed that this was the right answer on k-12

Answer 2

Solve for j by simplifying both sides of the sides of the equation, the isolating the variable.
Answer:j=-1.5


12.6j+8=10.2j+4.4

126/10j+8=102/10j+ 44/10

2*3^2*7/2.5j+8=2.3.14/2.5j+2^2*11/2.5
j=-3/2

So now you have to divide -3/2 which gives you -1.5

So your answer is j=-1.5