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Simplify: 5j - (2j - 6). Thanks!

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\text{Solve:}\\\\5j - (2j - 6)\\\\\text{Distribute the negative}\\\\5j-2j+6\\\\\text{Combine like terms}\\\\\boxed{3j+6}

User Donica
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Answer:

3j + 6

Explanation:

5j - (2j - 6) Distribute the negative inside the parentheses

5j - 2j + 6 Combine like terms

3j + 6

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