Simplify and solve the expression 5-(-2x-7)?

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Simplify and solve the expression 5-(-2x-7)?

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distributed then combine and you get 12-2x

Dvir answered Jul 19, 2023

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Answer:

12-2x

Explanation:

5-(2x-7)

When there is a - in front of the parenthesis, thing of it as -1.

Distribute so

5-2x+7

combine like terms

5+7-2x

12-2x

Shorrty answered Jul 23, 2023

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