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Solve the following equation

3j-20=52

Solve for j

3j - 20 = 52

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


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