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7 - 5x - (3 + 5x)
= 7 - 5x - 1(3 + 5x)
= 7 - 5x -1(3) - 1(5x)
= 7 - 5x - 3 - 5x
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= (-5x - 5x) + (7 - 3)
= -10x + 4
Therefore, your answer should be: -10x + 4
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