1. You start with the expression 9x + 4y.
2. Substitute x with 4, so it becomes 9 * 4 + 4y.
3. Simplify 9 * 4 to get 36.
4. You have 36 + 4y now.
5. Substitute y with -3, giving you 36 + 4(-3).
6. Multiply 4 by -3 to get -12.
7. Now, you have 36 - 12.
8. Finally, subtract 12 from 36 to get 24.
So, your final answer is indeed 24.