To simplify the expression \((7x - 9) + 4x\), you can combine like terms.
- First, identify the like terms: \(7x\) and \(4x\).
- Add those together: \(7x + 4x = 11x\).
- The constant term remains: \(-9\).
Putting it all together, the simplified expression is:
\[ 11x - 9 \]