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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-(-8m)-(-7m+2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lets tackle -(-7m+2) first. it is nothing but (-1)(-7m+2) = ??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

negative and negative make a positive. negative and positive make negative. so (-1)(-7m+2) = 7m-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-(-8m) = 8m so your equation becomes 8m + 7m -2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

once you add the like terms you will have your answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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