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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression below. –(–7y + 12)

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

You know what a negative sign outside parentheses does? It changes the signs of every term inside... like so... for example... \[\Large -(-9z + 2)\] \[\Large \color{red}+9z \color{red}-2\] \[\Large \color{blue}{9z -2}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is 7y - 12 right?

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

Correct :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you(:

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