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J – (-17) = 36

how do i solve this

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

j

+

17

17

=

36

17

Simplify.

j

=To solve this, first distribute the negative to -17.

j

+

17

=

36

Then subtract both sides by 17 to get j by itself.

j+17−17=36−17

Simplify.

j=19

2 votes

Answer:

j - ( -17 ) = 36

j + 17= 36

j + 17 - 17= 36- 17

j= 19

two positives equal positives

two negatives equal positives

one negative and one positive equals a negative

Explanation:

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