solve for j.\n12 = 2(j - 8)\nj =

solve for j.\n12 = 2(j - 8)\nj =

solve for j.\n12 = 2(j - 8)\nj =

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 2

$$\frac{12}{2}=\frac{2(j - 8)}{2}$$ $$6=j - 8$$

Step2: Add 8 to both sides

$$6 + 8=j-8 + 8$$ $$14=j$$

Answer:

(j = 14)