Question

Solve forj: -16 = j/2 + -19

Answer 1

Given:

`-16=(j)/(2)+(-19)`

To solve for j :

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiplying by 2 on both sides,

`-32=j-38`

Adding 38 on both sides, we get

`\begin{gathered} -32+38=j-38+38 \\ 6=j \end{gathered}`

Final answer:

The value of j is 6.