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

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

Donica answered Jun 25, 2021

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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

Nhat Dinh answered Jun 27, 2021

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