Question

Simplify this expression
15y + (x + 9y)

Answer 1

15y + (x + 9y)

First, simplify. / Your problem should look like: $15y + x + 9y$
Second, gather the like terms. / Your problem should look like: $(15y + 9y) + x$
Third, simplify. / Your problem should look like: $24y + x$

Answer: 24y + x

Answer 2

15y+x+9y

Combine Like Terms:

=15y+x+9y

=(x)+(15y+9y)

=x+24y