Question

combine any like terms in the expression. if there are no like terms, rewrite the expression.
$26j + 19j + 16j - 31j$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like terms

$(26j + 19j + 16j - 31j)$

Step2: Sum coefficients

$(26 + 19 + 16 - 31)j$

Step3: Calculate coefficient total

$26+19=45$, $45+16=61$, $61-31=30$

Answer:

$30j$