Simplify the Expression $2 - 0 - ( - 6 ) - 7 + ( - 9 )$

question 423

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. (Remember the order of operations.)
- $2 - 0 - ( - 6 ) - 7 + ( - 9 )$

• A) 12
• B) \(- 6\)
• C) 6
• D) \(- 8\)

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