Subtract (2u-7y)-(7u+2y)

Question

A. 5u-5y
B. -5u-5y
C.5u-5y
D. -5u-9y

Answer 1

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

We start with: \[ (2u - 7y) - (7u + 2y) \]

First, distribute the negative sign across the second term: \[ = 2u - 7y - 7u - 2y \]

Now, combine like terms:

For the \(u\) terms: \[ 2u - 7u = -5u \]

For the \(y\) terms: \[ -7y - 2y = -9y \]

Combining both results, we have: \[ -5u - 9y \]

The result matches option D. Thus, the answer is: \[ \boxed{-5u - 9y} \]