Multiple Choice

(9m + 6) + (–5m – 6)
A. 4m + 12
B. 14m + 12
C. 14m – 12
D. 4m

Expanding the expression, we get:

(9m + 6) + (–5m – 6) = 9m + 6 – 5m – 6

Simplifying further, we combine the like terms:

= (9m – 5m) + (6 – 6)

= 4m + 0

= 4m

Therefore, the answer is (D) 4m.