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The first thing to do is define a positive direction. The right is often defined as being positive, so we shall use that in this problem.

We can now define the forces.

Let F1= 100lb and F2 = -30lb (It is negative because it is pointing to the left.)

Now simply add up the forces:

Fnet = F1+F2

Fnet = 100lb + (-30lb)

Fnet = 70lb

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