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If −x+5y=7 is a true equation, what would be the value of -2(-x+5y)

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Answer:

-14

Explanation:

Given -x+5y=7

Now we substitute x+5y into -2(-x+5y)

-2(-x+5y) = (-2)(7)

= - 14

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