Question

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

A line with the following points labeled left to right: J, K, L, M.

3x – 2
3x – 14
7x – 2
7x – 14

Answer 1

Answer:

3x-2

Step-by-step explanation:

JL = JM - LM

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

= 5x-8 -2x+6

= 5x-2x -8+6

= 3x-2

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation: