SOLUTION: Quick question. 23-(x-7) Trying to understand how this is solved. I know the answer is 23+-x+7, I just don’t understand how, and would like a better understanding of the pro

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Question 1118786: Quick question.
23-(x-7)
Trying to understand how this is solved.
I know the answer is 23+-x+7, I just don’t understand how, and would like a better understanding of the process.
Thank you

Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify; not solve.
You were not yet finished.

23-%28x-7%29
23-x%2B7
23%2B%28-x%29%2B7
23%2B7%2B%28-x%29
highlight%2830-x%29