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Simplify to create an equivalent expression. 2(-n-3)-7(5+2n)

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Answer:

-16n - 41

Explanation:

(2 • (-n - 3)) - 7 • (2n + 5)

-n - 3 = -1 • (n + 3)

-2 • (n + 3) - 7 • (2n + 5)

-16n - 41 = -1 • (16n + 41)

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-16n - 41

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Answer:

-16n-41

Explanation:

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