− 2 − (− 7) =

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To solve the expression \(-2 - (-7)\), you first recognize that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

So, you can rewrite the expression as:

\[ -2 + 7 \]

Now, calculate the result:

\[ -2 + 7 = 5 \]

Therefore, \(-2 - (-7) = 5\).