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

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) $- 9 y$