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Simplify to create an equivalent expression.

-k-(-8k+7)
a=7k−7
b=-7k-7
c=7k+7
d=-7k+7
choose one

User Nik Bo
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Answer:

a. 7k - 7

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out expression

-k - (-8k + 7)

Step 2: Distribute negative

-k + 8k - 7

Step 3: Combine like terms

7k - 7

And we have our answer!

User Emandt
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