Question

4 multiple choice 1 point
what is $-y+9z-16y-25z+4$ written in simplest form?
$17y + 16z+4$
$-29yz$
$17y +34z +4$
$-17y -16z +4$

Explanation:

Step1: Group like y terms

$(-y - 16y) + 9z -25z +4$

Step2: Simplify y terms

$-17y + 9z -25z +4$

Step3: Group like z terms

$-17y + (9z -25z) +4$

Step4: Simplify z terms

$-17y -16z +4$

Answer:

D. -17y -16z +4