Question

Determine the value of the variable. 5 + 17 = J - 14

Answer 1

The variable value of 5 + 17 = J - 14 is 36

Step-by-step explanation :

5 + 17 = J - 14

move - 14 to the left side to 14

5 + 17 + 14 = J

add up the numbers

22 + 14 = J

36 = J

J = 36

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Answer 2

You would add 5 and 17 and that would equal 22
Now it would be 22=J-14
Then add 14 on both sides so it cancels out 22 plus 14 is 36
So J would equal 36