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How do i solve this
(-15b - 7) - (-2b)

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Answer:

13b + 7

Explanation:

Combine like terms. (-15b - 7) - (-2b), add -15b to both sides, the equation then becomes (-7) - (13b). Swap the equation around to become (13b) - (-7), a subtraction sign and then a negative makes the negative a positive. The equation then becomes 13b + 7.

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