To subtract the expression \((7v + 2)\) from \((v - 1)\), follow these steps:
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Distribute the negative sign across \((7v + 2)\): \[ (v - 1) - (7v + 2) = (v - 1) - 7v - 2 \]
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Combine like terms: \[ v - 7v - 1 - 2 = (1v - 7v) + (-1 - 2) = -6v - 3 \]
So, the final result is: \[ -v - 3 \]