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Simplify

8u + 9v + 3u -5v

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Answer:

11u + 4v

Explanation:

This is a complex problem.
8u + 3u
9v + (-5v)

Focus on the variables, and group the correct ones.

8 + 3 = 11, therefore 11u
9 + (-5) or 9 - 5 = 4, therefore 4v.

Is there anything left?
No. He have solved the equations.

Can we combine v and u?
No.

Final answer:
11u + 4v

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