Question

How do you solve `\frac { j } { - 9} + - 8= - 11`?

Answer 1

`j=27`

Explanation:

`j/(-9)+ -8=-11`

First, move the `-8` by adding `8` on both sides:

`j/(-9)=-3`

Now, since `j` is being divided by `-9`, the opposite would be multiplying by `-9`:

`j=27`