Simplify the Expression by Combining Similar Terms $$- 7 y + 2 y$$

question 47

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression by combining similar terms. $$- 7 y + 2 y$$

• A) \(- 5 y\)
• B) \(9 y\)
• C) \(- 5 y ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(5 y\)
• E) \(- 9 y\)

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