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Solve for j. –3(j − 8) + –6 = –9
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Solve for j.

–3(j − 8) + –6 = –9

User Arun Kumar Mohan
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Answer:

j = -9

Explanation:


- 3(j - 8) + - 6 = - 9 \\ open \: brackets \\ - 3j + 24 + - 6 = - 9 \\ 3j + 24 = - 9 + 6 \\ 3j + 24 = - 3 \\ 3j = - 3 - 24 \\ 3j = - 27 \\ divide \: by \: 3 \\ j = - 9

User Lee Taylor
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Answer:

j = 9

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ -3(j - 8) + (-6) = -9

Let's solve for the value of j,

→ -3(j - 8) + (-6) = -9

→ -3j + 24 - 6 = -9

→ -3j + 18 = -9

→ -3j = -9 - 18

→ j = (-27)/(-3)

→ [ j = 9 ]

Hence, the value of j is 9.

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