Simplify the expression 7b + 7 + 5b – 5b + 2a – 12.
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2a+7b-5

Step-by-step explanation:

7b + 7 + 5b – 5b + 2a – 12

2a+7b+5b-5b+7-12

2a+7b-5

option 1 is correct.

step-by-step explanation:

y varies inversely with x and constant of variation is 4

the equation will be:

y = k/x

where k =4 so,

y = 4/x

if we put values of x of option 1 in the above equation and find values of y

y = 4/-2 => y =-2

y = 4/-1 => y = -4

y = 4/1 => y = 4

y = 4/2 => y =2

so, all the values of x and y are correct.

if we put values of x given in other options and find value of y we cannot find whole table satisfying the equation.

hence option 1 is correct.