Verified Answer :

leeandrews2

(x + f) + 2 = j    subtract 2 from both sides

x + f = j - 2       subtract f from both sides

x = j - f - 2

MissPhiladelphia

The equation given in the question has to be studied minutely. Only thing that needs to be kept in mind are the signs.

(x+f) + 2 = j
x + f + 2 = j
x + f = j - 2
x = j - 2 - f
x = j - (2 + f)

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