How do you combine like terms in #9( y + 5) - 3( y + 3)#?

1 Answer
Apr 18, 2018

#6y + 36#

Explanation:

First, you have to solve the problem:
Distributive property:
#9y+45-3y-9#

Now, once you have your answer, you combine like terms; the 'y's and the 'numbers'.
9y and -3y are like terms, and 45 and -9 are like terms.

Your final answer is:
#6y + 36#