Write Down Given Expression: First, let's write down what we got: 3 + z) + -9\. We gotta combine like terms, so let's put the numbers together and keep the \$z where it is. So it's like 3+z−9.
Combine Like Terms: Now, we do the simple math with the numbers. 3−9 is −6, right? So we got z+(−6), which is the same as z−6.
Perform Simple Math: Oops, we're done! That was quick. So the simplified expression is z−6. No more steps needed.
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