Simplify the Expression $- 10 y - 8 x - 2 x$

question 209

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. If the expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $- 10 y - 8 x - 2 x$

• A) \(- 10 y - 10 x\)
• B) \(- 20 x y\)
• C) \(- 10 y - 6 x\)
• D) \(- 10 y + 6 x\)

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