To simplify the expression \(-2 + (-7d) - 7 - 1\), we can combine the constant terms:
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Combine the constant terms: \(-2 - 7 - 1\)
- \(-2 - 7 = -9\)
- \(-9 - 1 = -10\)
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The term with \(d\) remains as is, which is \(-7d\).
Therefore, the simplified expression is:
\[ -7d - 10 \]