Simplify the Expression, and Combine Like Terms $$- 9 ( 5 x + 10 y ) + 4 ( 4 x + 10 y )$$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression, and combine like terms.
- $$- 9 ( 5 x + 10 y ) + 4 ( 4 x + 10 y )$$

• A) \(- 4 x - 50 y\)
• B) \(- 29 x + 10 y + 10\)
• C) \(- 29 x - 50 y\)
• D) \(- 135 x y\)

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