SOLUTION: v=9j/j-8q please explain how to solve for j

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Question 613677: v=9j/j-8q please explain how to solve for j
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ewatrrr:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by

Distribute in the LHS.

Add to both sides

Add to both sides

Factor out of the LHS

Multiply both sides by

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi, 

v=9j%2F%28j-8q+%29

The idea is to get the j terms on one side of the Equal sign

  v(j-8q) = 9j

  vj - 8qv = 9j

    vj-9j = 8qv

   j(v-9) = 8qv

     j = 8qv/(v-9)