Question 848178
What is the result when -2x + 9 is taken away from -7x + 2?


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(-7x + 2) - (-2x + 9)


-7x + 2 + 2x - 9


(-7x+2x) + (2 - 9)


(-5x) + (-7)


<font size = 5 color="red">-5x - 7</font>