Solve for j

-3 (j+82) = 51

j = - 99

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute:

-3 (j + 82) = 51

-3 (j) - 3 (82) = 51

Multiply:

-3 (j) - 3 (82) = 51

-3j - 246 = 51

Add 246 on both sides:

-3j - 246 = 51

+246 + 246

-3j = 297

Divide by - 2 on both sides:

-3j = 297

/-3 / -3

j = - 99

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

j = - 99