The parenthesis basically mean "multiply". So, this is a simple equation meaning -7 x 2. And remember, anytime we multiply a positive by a negative, you get a negative. So, simply multiply 7 x 2 = 14 and add a negative sign to make the solution true. So, -7 x 2 or (-7)2 = -14
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