What does -9²-2-4-9y+6y²+y

- 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.

 -8y +  - 87

32

step-by-step explanation:

these are your clues: 1. kim ran 18 races2. this was four fewer races than twice thenumber, notice it says twice the number, so you would do the equation 18x2-4; which equals the number 32.thus, 32 is your answer.