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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

User Siddharth
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

User Eyalyoli
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Answer:

3x-2

Explanation:

JL = JM - LM

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

= 5x-8 -2x+6

= 5x-2x -8+6

= 3x-2

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