l 3j-20=52
Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

3j-20=52

Solve for j

3j - 20 = 52

Divide each side by 3

3j
3
=
  
-20
3

Group constants

Group our constants -20 and 52.
add 20 to both sides

3j - 20 + 20 = 52 + 20

Cancel 20 on the left side:

3j = 72

Divide each side of the equation by 3

3j
3
=
  
72
3

j = 24

Final Answer


j = 24