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Use the Distributive Property to simplify.

-(-2x+3-7r)

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The answer is 7r+2x-3
Hope this helps
User Gfv
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Hello!

First, think of the minus sign as being -1:

-1(-2x+3-7r)

Now, distribute it by multiplying it times -2x and 3 and -7r

2x-3+7r

Can we simplify this expression any further? Nope.

2x, -3 and 7r are not like terms, so we cannot combine them.

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Extra note

A negative times a negative is a positive.

Hope everything is clear.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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