solve for j. -16.6 = -4(17.2 - j) - 17 j =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the equation

First, add (17) to both sides of the equation (-16.6=-4(17.2 - j)-17). (-16.6 + 17=-4(17.2 - j)-17+17) (0.4=-4(17.2 - j))

Step2: Distribute the (-4)

Use the distributive property (a(b - c)=ab-ac), so (0.4=-4\times17.2+4j) (0.4=-68.8 + 4j)

Step3: Isolate the term with (j)

Add (68.8) to both sides: (0.4+68.8=-68.8 + 4j+68.8) (69.2 = 4j)

Step4: Solve for (j)

Divide both sides by (4): (j=\frac{69.2}{4}) (j = 17.3)

Answer:

(17.3)