Simplify the Expression $- 9 y - 4 y ^ { 2 }$

question 198

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. If the expression cannot be simplified, so state.
- $- 9 y - 4 y ^ { 2 }$

• A)-5y
• B) \(- 13 y ^ { 2 }\)
• C)-13y
• D)cannot be simplified

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