Question

Solve for j.

20 − 17j = –18j

j =

Answer 1

`\boxed {j = -20}`

Explanation:

-Solve for the value of
`j`:

`20 - 17j = -18j`

-Take
`18j`and add it to
`17j`:

`20 - 17j + 18j = -18j + 18j`

`20 + j = 0`

-Subtract both sides by
`20`:

`20 - 20 + j = 0 -20`

`\boxed {j = -20}`

So, the value of
`j` is
`-20`.