SOLUTION: How do I do this problem? -20 - 5 (2j+4)=40

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Question 684249: How do I do this problem? -20 - 5 (2j+4)=40
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distribute the -5
-20 - 10j - 20 = 40
Isolate the j variable
-10j = 40 + 20 + 20
-10j = 80
Divide both sides by -10
-10j%2F-10+=+80%2F-10
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