To find the expression that represents JL, we first need to understand that JL can be expressed in terms of JM and LM. If we consider the two segments, JM and LM, as two parts of a larger segment JL, we can set up the equation:
JL = JM – LM
Next, we can substitute the given expressions for JM and LM into this equation:
JL = (5x + 8) – (2x + 6)
Now, we need to simplify the expression:
JL = 5x + 8 – 2x – 6
Combining like terms gives us:
JL = (5x – 2x) + (8 – 6)
JL = 3x + 2
Thus, the expression that represents JL is 3x + 2.