Order of operations simplify this expression: 9 - (a - 7) a. 16 - a b. 16 + a c. 2 - a d. 2 + a

9 - (a - 7)

Note that - = -1

First, distribute - 1 to all terms within the parenthesis

-1(a - 7) = -a + 7

9 - a + 7

Combine like terms

9 + 7 = 16

-a + 16, or A. 16 - a is your answer

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step-by-step explanation:

the answer is b.)

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