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7+9j=8j how do i solve for j?

User Nitrogen
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Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression:

7+9j=8j

collect like terms:

7 = 8j - 9j

7 = -1j

7 = -j

Divide through by -1

-j/-1 = 7/-1

Note: the division of opposite signs give negative number while the division of same sign gives positive number

j = -7

User Paritosh Ahuja
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