Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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1. Solving One-Step Equations
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Exercise 35 Page 85

How can you isolate j on one side?

j=175

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To solve the equation we have to isolate j on one side. By multiplying both sides of the equation by 5, we can eliminate the denominator and isolate j.

35=j/5
35* 5=j/5 * 5
35*5=j
175=j
j=175

We can check the solution by substituting it into the equation and simplifying.

35=j/5
35? =175/5
35=35

Since j=175 satisfies the equation, we have found the correct solution.