Answer:
j = -99
Step-by-step explanation:
-3(j+82)=51
Divide by -3
-3/-3(j+82)=51/-3
j+82 = -17
Subtract 82 from each side
j+82-82 = -17-82
Distribute:
-3(j + 82) = 51
-3(j) -3(82) = 51
Multiply:
-3j - 246 = 51
Add 246 on both sides:
+246 +246
-3j = 297
Divide by -2 on both sides:
/-3 /-3
