Answer:
-31
Step-by-step explanation:
2x - abs(4 - 7x)
2x = 2 * - 3 = - 6
4 - 7x = 4 - 7*-3 = 4 + 21 = 25
-6 - abs(25)
-6 - 25 = -31
You should note three things.
1. the absolute value of 25 is 25
2. There is a - sign outside the influence of the 25 so 25 becomes - 25
3. - 6 - 25 = - 31
