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Simplify -(-2a + 13) + (-9a - 2) - (-7a - 3). A: 12 B: -12 C: 14a - 12 D: 14a - (-12) I solved this problem yet I don't know if I did it right. I got B: -12. Can someone confirm if I'm right or not? Thanks.
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Simplify -(-2a + 13) + (-9a - 2) - (-7a - 3).

A: 12
B: -12
C: 14a - 12
D: 14a - (-12)

I solved this problem yet I don't know if I did it right. I got B: -12. Can someone confirm if I'm right or not? Thanks.

User Ejaenv
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the terms in a = 2a - 9a +7a = 0
the numbers = -13 - 2 + 3 = -12

Answer -12
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The answer is indeed, -12, Good job and have fun!
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