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The sum of 7c−5 and the opposite of 7c

User Memmons
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Answer: -5

Explanation:

7c-5-7c=-5

User Billy Boyo
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Answer:

- 5

Explanation:

The opposite of 7c is - 7c, thus the sum is

7c - 5 + (- 7c)

= 7c - 5 - 7c ← collect like terms

= - 5

User Rachit Rawat
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