Identify expression: Identify the expression to evaluate.We are given the expression 2j and the value j=−8. We need to substitute −8 for j in the expression 2j.
Substitute value: Substitute −8 for j in the expression.The expression becomes 2×(−8).
Evaluate expression: Evaluate the expression 2×(–8).Multiplying 2 by –8 gives us –16.
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