Question

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

Answer 1

the answer is 3x-14 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Answer 2

JL = 3x - 2

Explanation:

Given 3 segments:

JM = 5x -8

LM = 2x - 6

JL

where the longitude of JM is the addition between JL and LM, then the next equation must be satisfied:

JL + LM = JM

JL = JM - LM

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

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

JL = 3x - 2