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Simplify 3( j+2 ) - 2

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Distribute 3 to j+2 = 3j+6
Then calculate the whole number
3j+6-2
6-2 = 4
3j+4 is the final answer because 3 belongs to j and 4 doesn’t have any letter.
User Darkgaze
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Answer: 3j +4


3(j)+ 3(2) = 3j+ 6 - 2 = 3j +4

Hope this helps
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