Question

Solve -36 = j + 13 for j.

Answer 1

This -36 = j + 13 is an equation with the variable on one side right?

Answer 2

The equation is asking what number j do you have to add to 13 to get -36?

Answer 3

If you added the number -13 to 13 you would get 0.
If you added the number -26 to 13 you would get -13.
But we want the number -? added to 13 to get -36...
try -40 added to 13 gives -(|-40|-|13|)= -27.
Try -50 added to 13 gives -(|-50|-|13|)=-37 <---close!!!

Answer 4

Solve -36 = j + 13 for j.

-36 = j + 13

Subtract 13 from both sides.

-36 - 13 = j + 13 - 13

-49 = j

Answer 5

J=-49