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write an equivalent expression by distributing the \−\ sign outside the…

Question

write an equivalent expression by distributing the \−\ sign outside the parentheses: \\(-(-8.5w - 4x) - 7\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$-(-8.5w - 4x) = 8.5w + 4x$

Step2: Keep the constant term

$8.5w + 4x - 7$

Answer:

$8.5w + 4x - 7$