Answer: j = 5
Solve this multi step equation: 7j + 20 = 3j + 40
First step: bring the numbers that don't have a variable on the other side of the equal sign.
7j - 3j = - 20 + 40
*TIP: REMEMBER: when you have a positive number, and you bring it on the other side of the equal sign, it becomes negative; same thing with a negative number. When you have a negative number, and you bring it on the other side of the equal sign, it becomes positive.*
Second step: Solve the equations on both sides.
4j = 20
Final step: (this step is easy) divide 20 by 4
20/4 = 5;
Therefore, j = 5.
