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Solve for j.

–9j = 6j − 2(5j + 5)

j =

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Explanation:

-9j = 6j - 2 (5j + 5)

-9j = 6j - 10j - 10

-9j = -4j - 10

-9j + 4j = -10

-5j = -10

j = -10 / -5

j = 2

User Rushyo
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Answer:

-9j=6j-2(5j + 5)

-9j-6j=-2(5j+5)

-15j=-10j -10

-15j+10j=-10

-5j=-10

-5j/-5 =-10/-5

j=2

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