Question

Combine like terms
9(x - y) +3 – 4y + x

Answer 1

10x-13y+3

Explanation:

First, distribute:

(9)(x)+(9)(-y)+3+-4y+x

Then combine like terms

9x+-9y+3+-4y+x

(9x+x)+(-9y+-4y)+3

10x-13y+3

Answer 2

10x-13y+3

Explanation:

first distribute the 9 to the (x-y) and you get

9x-9y+3-4y+x then combine like terms so

10x-13y+3