solve for j

Question

6(3j-12)=18

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 6(3j - 12) = 18 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the \( 6 \) on the left side:

   \[ 18j - 72 = 18 \]

2. Next, add \( 72 \) to both sides to isolate the term with \( j \):

   \[ 18j = 18 + 72 \] \[ 18j = 90 \]

3. Now, divide both sides by \( 18 \) to solve for \( j \):

   \[ j = \frac{90}{18} \] \[ j = 5 \]

Thus, the solution is

\[ \boxed{5} \]