
 - 2 - 4 - 9y + 

 + y
First, simplify 

 to 81. / Your problem should look like: -81 - 2 - 4 - 9y + 

 + y.
Second, gather like terms. / Your problem should look like: -81 - 2 - 4 + (-9y + y) + 

 .
Third, simplify. / Your problem should look like: -81 - 2 - 4 - 8y + 

 . 
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: -8y + 

 - 87.
Answer: -8y + 

 - 87