Solve for j 4j-(2j-3)=8-3j

4j-(2j-3)=8-3j

Simplify 4j-(2j-3).

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Simplify each term.

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Apply the distributive property.

4j-(2j)–3=8-3j

Multiply 2 by -1.

4j-2j–3=8-3j

Multiply -1 by -3.

4j-2j+3=8-3j

Subtract 2j from 4j.

2j+3=8-3j

Move all terms containing j to the left side of the equation.

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Add 3j to both sides of the equation.

2j+3+3j=8

Add 2j and 3j.

5j+3=8

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

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Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

5j=8-3

Subtract 3 from 8.

5j=5

Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 5j=5 by 5.

5j5=55

Cancel the common factor of 5.

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Cancel the common factor.

5j5=55

Divide j by 1.

j=55

Divide 5 by 5.

j=1

Solve for j 4j-(2j-3)=8-3j