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

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

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D
D is the correct answer
User Paul Verschoor
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Answer:

option D

Explanation:


-9( y+ 1) + 5y\\\\= -9y - 9 + 5y \\\\= -4y - 9