Simplify by writing the expression without absolute value bars. $|x+7|$ for $x \geq-7$

Select one:
a. $-x-7$
b. $-x+7$
c. $x+7$
d. $x-7$

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Final Answer: $\boxed{x+7}$

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Step 1 ：The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Step 2 ：Therefore, if $x \geq -7$, then $x+7$ is non-negative.

Step 3 ：The absolute value of a non-negative number is the number itself.

Step 4 ：Therefore, $|x+7|$ simplifies to $x+7$ for $x \geq -7$.

Step 5 ：Final Answer: $\boxed{x+7}$