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J/6 -9=5/6

Can u give me a step to step answer

J/6 -9=5/6 Can u give me a step to step answer-example-1

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Answer:

j = 59

Explanation:

since you are solving for j, you want to get it by itself

you can start out by multiplying both sides of the equation by 6 to get rid of the fractions


(6)((j)/(6)-9)=(5)/(6)(6)

distribute the 6


j-54=5

add 54 to both sides


j-54+54=5+54


j=59

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