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J/2 +7=-12 solve for j

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Answer:

j/2+7= -12

(j+14)/2= -12

cross-multiply

j+14= -24

j= -38

User Michael Flores
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Answer:


\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

User Chornge
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