Answer: j=
−17
/3
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3j−2+7=−12
3j+−2+7=−12
(3j)+(−2+7)=−12(Combine Like Terms)
3j+5=−12
3j+5=−12
Step 2: Subtract 5 from both sides.
3j+5−5=−12−5
3j=−17
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3j
/3
=
−17
/3
j=
−17
/3
