Question

If JM = 5x – 8 and LM = 2x – 6, which expression represents JL? 3x – 2 3x – 14 7x – 2 7x – 14

Answer 1

its 3x-2 jus took the test

Answer 2

see the attached figure to better understand the problem

we know that

`JM=JL+LM`

Solve for JL

`JL=JM-LM`

we have

`JM=(5x-8)\\LM=(2x-6)`

substitute

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

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

`JL=3x-2`

therefore

the answer is

`JL=3x-2`