Question

Simplify:

3u+7v+4u−2v

A 9u + 9v

B 7u + 5v

C 12uv

D 10u−2v

Answer 1

3u + 7v + 4u - 2v.....just combine like terms
7u + 5v

Answer 2

The correct option is B)
`7u+5v`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided expression.

`3u+7v+4u-2v`

Now place the like terms together as shown:

`3u+4u+7v-2v`

Add the like terms as shown:

`u(3+4)+v(7-2)`

`u(7)+v(5)`

`7u+5v`

Hence, the simplified form of the provided expression is
`7u+5v`.

Therefore, the correct option is B)
`7u+5v`.