Subtract.

(v–1)–(7v+2)

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2 hours ago

To subtract the expression \((7v + 2)\) from \((v - 1)\), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the negative sign across \((7v + 2)\): \[ (v - 1) - (7v + 2) = (v - 1) - 7v - 2 \]

  2. Combine like terms: \[ v - 7v - 1 - 2 = (1v - 7v) + (-1 - 2) = -6v - 3 \]

So, the final result is: \[ -v - 3 \]