SOLUTION: 12 = 3j - 4

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Question 599266: 12 = 3j - 4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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12=3j-4 Start with the given equation.


0=3j-4-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


-3j=-4-12 Subtract 3j from both sides.


-3j=-16 Combine like terms on the right side.


j=%28-16%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate j.


j=16%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is j=16%2F3