Intermediate Algebra, Chapter 1, 1.4, Section 1.4, Problem 42

Complete the statement so that the indicated property is illustrated. Simplify the answer if possible.


$
\begin{equation}
\begin{aligned}

9y - 6y =& \underline{(9 - 6)y = 3y}
\qquad \text{(distributive property)}

\end{aligned}
\end{equation}
$