SOLUTION: Five times a number k minus 9 is two thirds of a number j. Solve for j.

Question 161690: Five times a number k minus 9 is two thirds of a number j. Solve for j.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five times a number k minus 9 is two thirds of a number j. Solve for j.
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Translating the "English" to math:
5k-9 = (2/3)j
Now, we solve for j. Start, by multiplying both sides by 3:
15k-27 = 2j
Now, divide both sides by 2:
(15/2)k-(27/2) = j

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