Simplify the expression: 7y+3x+3-2y+6

Is it 9y+3x+9?

Step 1) Combine like terms/variables.

7y and - 2y are similar, combine them.

7 + (-2y) = 5y

3x has no similar variables, so it stays the same

3 and 6 are similar, without variables, combine them.

3+6=9

The final answer is 5y+3x+9