Question

The sum of j and 47 is 5

Answer 1

Hi there! The answer is j = - 42.

In order to find the value of j, we need to set up and solve an equation.

The sum of j and 47 can be rewritten as
j + 47

The sum described above equals 5, so now we have all the information we know to set up the equation.
j + 47 = 5

Subtract 47 from both sides.
j + 47 - 47 = 5 - 47
j = - 42.

The answer is j = - 42.
~ Hope this helps you!