Question

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

Answer 1

`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`