how do i solve -(14-7d)=-49

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how do i solve -(14-7d)=-49

-(14-7d)=-49

The negative sign ahead of the parentheses means multiply what's inside the parentheses by -1.

-14 + 7d = -49

Add 14 to each side.

7d = -49 + 14 = -35

Divide both sides by 7

d = -5

Makes sense to me.
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