Solve for j -18=j/8-23

-18=j8-23

Rewrite the equation as j8-23=-18.

j8-23=-18

Move all terms not containing j to the right side of the equation.

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Add 23 to both sides of the equation.

j8=-18+23

Add -18 and 23.

j8=5

Multiply both sides of the equation by 8.

8⋅j8=8⋅5

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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Cancel the common factor of 8.

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Cancel the common factor.

8⋅j8=8⋅5

Rewrite the expression.

j=8⋅5

Multiply 8 by 5.

j=40

Solve for j -18=j/8-23