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Simplify the expression using properties of operations. (−r−5)−(−2r−4)

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Answer:r-1

Explanation:

(-r-5)-(-2r-4) Or (-r-5)-(-2r-4)

-r+-5+2r+4. -r-5+2r+4

r-1 r-1

You bring down the first Parentheses Then have to multiply the (implied 1) -1•-2=2 and -1•-4=4 and do the math regularly

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