Simplify the Algebraic Expression $$5 x + 4 y - 9 x + 9 y$$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Simplify the algebraic expression.
- $$5 x + 4 y - 9 x + 9 y$$

• A) \(- 4 x + 13 y\)
• B) \(13 x - 4 y\)
• C) \(5 x - 9 x + 4 y + 9 y\)
• D) \(9 x y\)

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