Question

solve for j.
4j + 8 = -8 + 2j
j =
submit

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate j terms on left

Subtract $2j$ from both sides.
$4j - 2j + 8 = -8 + 2j - 2j$
$2j + 8 = -8$

Step2: Isolate constant terms on right

Subtract 8 from both sides.
$2j + 8 - 8 = -8 - 8$
$2j = -16$

Step3: Solve for j

Divide both sides by 2.
$\frac{2j}{2} = \frac{-16}{2}$
$j = -8$

Answer:

$-8$