SOLUTION: 3(5j+2)=6j-12

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Question 509406: 3(5j+2)=6j-12
Found 2 solutions by oberobic, jerryguo41:
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(5j+2) = 6j-12
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15j +6 = 6j - 12
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9j + 6 = -12
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9j = -18
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j = -2
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Done.

Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%285j%2B2%29=6j-12
1)Distribute
15j%2B6=6j-12
2)Minus 6j
9j%2B6=-12
3)Minus 6
9j=-18
4)Divide by 9
j=-3