Simplify the Expression $- 9 y + 1$ D) $- 7 y - 1$

question 134

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. If the expression cannot be simplified, so state.
--8y + 1 - 4 + 7 + y - 4

• A)-7y
• B)-9y
• C) \(- 9 y + 1\)
• D) \(- 7 y - 1\)

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