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Simplify this expression: -(-2)-6(5-2

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-(-2) - 6 (5 - 2)

First, simplify 5 - 2 to get 3. / Your problem should look like: 2 - 6 × 3
Second, simplify 6 × 3 to get 18. / Your problem should look like: 2 - 18
Third, simplify 2 - 18 to get -16. / Your problem should look like: -16

Answer: -16

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