Question

J/2 +7=-12 solve for j

Answer 1

j/2+7= -12

(j+14)/2= -12

cross-multiply

j+14= -24

j= -38

Answer 2

`\boxed{j=-38}`

Explanation:

`(j)/(2) +7=-12`

Subtract 7 on both sides.

`(j)/(2) +7-7=-12-7`

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

Multiply both sides by 2.

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

`j=-38`