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Simplify.

–7 – 3x + 5 – 6x

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Answer:

-9x-2

Explanation:

-7-3x+5-6x

=(-3x-6x) + (-7+5)

=(-9x)+(-2)

= -9x - 2

First, use the associative property of addition to reorder the terms in parentheses. Then, combine like terms and you will get your simplified answer of -9x - 2. Hope this helps!

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