Question

If JM = 5x – 8 and LM = 2x – 6, which expression represents JL?

Answer 1

Answer:

The expression represents JL is 3x - 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

JM = 5x – 8 and LM = 2x – 6.

Now, to find expression represents JL.

JM = JL + LM

Subtracting both sides by LM we get:

JM - LM = JL.

JL = JM - LM

Now, putting the expression to get JL:

$JL=5x-8-(2x-6)$

$JL=5x-8-2x+6$

$JL=3x-2.$

Therefore, the expression represents JL is 3x - 2.