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Answer:

B. -16n - 41

Explanation:

Use the distributive property:

2(-n - 3) - 7(5 + 2n)

-2n - 6 - 35 - 14n

Combine like terms:

(-2n - 14n) + (-6 - 35)

-16n - 41

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Answer:

16n + 41

Explanation:

2(-n - 3) - 7(5 + 2n) (Given)

-2n - 6 - 35 - 14n (Distribute)

-16n - 41 (Add like terms)

16n + 41 (Divide by a factor of -1)

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