Perform the Indicated Operation $( - 9 y + 7 ) + \left( - 2 y ^ { 2 } + 4 y - 2 \right)$

question 168

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $( - 9 y + 7 ) + \left( - 2 y ^ { 2 } + 4 y - 2 \right)$

• A) \(- 2 y ^ { 2 } + 5 y + 5\)
• B) \(- 2 y ^ { 2 } - 5 y + 5\)
• C) \(- 13 y ^ { 2 } - 2 y + 5\)
• D) \(- 2 y ^ { 2 } - 5 y + 9\)

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