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OpenStudy (anonymous):

j+4=-17

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

do you need to solve this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

j=-21 subtract 4 from each side of the equal sign

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

I was just about to say that. good luck!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for the medal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5x+9=1

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

subtract -9 from both sides of the equal sign.

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

what does come out to?

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

5x + 9 = 1 -9 -9 ____ ____

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

5x = -8

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

then divide by sides by 5. 5x = -8 ___ ____ 5 5

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

the 5 crosses out and it becomes x = -1.6

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

in the future I suggest you try solving it yourself, then ask for help if you don't understand it.

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

do you understand?

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