Question

Simplify -2[9 - (x + 7)]

Answer 1

-4x+2

Explanation:

Answer 2

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`-2[9 - (x + 7)] \\ \\ \\( -2(9) + -2(-x) + -7) \\ \\ -2(9) +-2(-x) + -2 (-7) \\ \\ \\ -2(9) = -18 \\-2(-x) = 2x \\ -2(-7) = 14 \\ \\ \\ -18 + 2x + 14 \\ \\ \\ \\ Combine \\ like\\ terms: -18 , 14 \\ \\ \\ -18 +14 = -4 \\ \\ \\ \\ Answer: 2x - 4 \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ Good\\ luck \\ on \\ your \\ assignment \\ and \\ enjoy \\ your \\ day!`

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