Solve and check. 42 = -7(j - 4)

Holt McDougal Larson Pre-Algebra Common Core Edition page 7881 number 42

Asked by Dee Dee on 23 Apr 08:44

Last updated by anonymous on 23 Apr 21:50

Answered by CherieS on 23 Apr 21:50

42 = -7(j - 4)

42=-7(j) (-7)(-4)

42=-7j+28

42-28=-7j+28-28

14=-7j

14/-7=-7j/-7

-2=j

Check:

42 = -7(j - 4)

42=-7(-2-4)

42=-7(-6)

42=42