To solve the expression \( 7 - (2 + |5 - 3|) \), we follow these steps:
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First, evaluate the absolute value: \[ |5 - 3| = |2| = 2. \]
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Substitute this value back into the expression: \[ 7 - (2 + 2). \]
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Next, simplify the expression inside the parentheses: \[ 2 + 2 = 4. \]
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Now we have: \[ 7 - 4. \]
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Finally, perform the subtraction: \[ 7 - 4 = 3. \]
So, the answer is: \[ \boxed{3}. \]