Synced all of my computer photos to my iPhone and can't delete them

When I was trying to back up my iPhone on my computer I accidentally synced all my computer photos (over 3000) to my iPhone and cant delete them can you help??

You will need to use iTunes and sync again using the instructions from the quote below from Sync photos to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in iTunes - Apple Support
Delete synced photos
In iTunes, locate and click on your device.
Click Photos.
Choose "Selected albums" and deselect the albums or collections you want to delete.
To delete all synced photos, deselect "Sync Photos from" and, when asked, click "Remove photos."
Click Apply.
Learn how to delete photos and video synced from iTunes when you can't access the originals.

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