Translate the sentence into an equation, then solve.
-If 4.61 is added to $j$, the sum is 12.4 .
A) $4.61+j=12.4, j=17.01$
B) $\mathrm{j}+12.4=4.61, \mathrm{j}=-7.79$
C) $j+4.61=12.4, j=7.79$
D) $j+4.61=12.4, j=-7.79$

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The correct translation of the sentence into an equation is $j+4.61=12.4$. Solving for $j$ gives $j=12.4-4.61=7.79$.

Translate the Sentence into an Equation, Then Solve jjj , the Sum Is 12

Translate the Sentence into an Equation, Then Solve $j$ , the Sum Is 12