Solve for j -56=20-(-j)

$- 56 = 20 - (- j)$

Rewrite the equation as $20 + j = - 56$ .

$20 + j = - 56$

Move all terms not containing $j$ to the right side of the equation.

Subtract $20$ from both sides of the equation.

$j = - 56 - 20$

Subtract $20$ from $- 56$ .

$j = - 76$