To make this problem easier, let's get rid of the parenthesis by distributing the 3 and the 2!
3 (5j+2) becomes (3•5j) + (3•2) = 15j+ 6
2 (3j-6) becomes (2•3j) + (2• -6) = 6j-12
** be careful with the negative signs!!
So now you have:
15j+6 = 6j-12
Now, you simply move the numbers with the letters to one side of the equation. It doesn't matter which side.
15j - 6j = -12 - 6
Notice how when I bring over 6j the sign flips. It becomes -6j because you're subtracting it. When you do anything to one side of the equation, you must do the same to the other! :)
So now:
9j = -18
Now you divide both sides by 9! Why 9? Because 9 has a j attached to it. You're trying to solve for j (the value of the variable/letter).
So it's:
j = -2
And that's your answer!
I hope this helped!! :D
Tip: If you're still confused on when to subtract or divide, I suggest going to Khan Academy to watch their videos on Algebra 1, or just searching up similar problems on YouTube. :) Do whatever works for you!
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3(5j+2)=2(3j-6) do distributed to remove parenthesis 15j+6=6j-3 . Then move all j to left side and the second term to right side 15j-6j=-3-6. Now solve both sides 9j= -9. Now divide both sides by 9 to get j alone to j = -1
