Question

Which is a simplified form of the expression -9(y + 1) + 5y?

A. 4y + 9
B. 6y + 1
C. -14y + 9
D. -4y – 9

Answer 1

-9(y + 1) + 5y
Distribute the -9
-9y -9 + 5y
-4y -9
The answer is D

Answer 2

It would be: -9(y + 1) + 5y
= -9y - 9 + 5y
= -4y - 9

In short, Your Answer would be Option D

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