What is 9 plus 3 plus 7 plus 2 plus 6

If jm equals 5x -8 and lm equals 2x -6 which expression represents jl

Someone this asap for a group of students attends a basketball game. * the group buys x hot dogs at the concession stand for $2 each. * the group buys y drinks at the concession stand for $3 each. the group buys 29 items at the concession stand for a total of $70. how many hot dogs did the group buy?

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