Simplify the expression by combining like terms.
--5y + 3 - 7 + 5 + y - 1
A)-6y
B)-6y + 1
C)-4y
D)-4y - 1

Name: Simplify the expression by combining like terms. --5y + 3 - 7 + 5 + y - 1 A)-6y B)-6y + 1 C)-4y D)-4y - 1
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Combine like terms: -5y+y=-4y, 3-7+5-1=0. Thus, the expression simplifies to -4y+0, which simplifies further to -4y. -5y + y = -4y
3 - 7 + 5 - 1 = 0
Therefore, the expression simplifies to -4y + 0 which equals -4y. So, the correct option is C.

Simplify the Expression by Combining Like Terms