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5 - 3(7 - 2r) How do I simplify the expression
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5 - 3(7 - 2r)
How do I simplify the expression

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5-3(7-2r) rearrange the terms: 5-3(-2r+7)
distribute: 5-3(-2r+7) to 5+6r-21
Subtract the numbers: 5+6r-21 becomes -16+6r
Rearrange the terms: 6r-16

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