Simplify the Following Expression $$- ( x + 9 )$$ A) $- x + 9$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Simplify the following expression. $$- ( x + 9 )$$

• A) \(- x + 9\)
• B) \(- x - 9\)
• C) \(x + 9\)
• D) \(x - 9\)
• E) 9

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Definitions:

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Muscle Spindles

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