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J /-2 + 7 = -12. what is the value of j


User FelisCatus
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Answer:

38

Step-by-step explanation:

User Arleigh
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Answer:

j = 38

Step-by-step explanation:

ʲ⁄₋₂ + 7 = -12

Subtract 7 From Both Sides

ʲ⁄₋₂ + 7 - 7 = -12 - 7

Simplify

ʲ⁄₋₂ = -19

Multiply Both Sides By -2

(-2) ʲ⁄₋₂ = -19 (-2)

j = 38

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