Let $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ and $\delta$ be the coefficients of $x^7, x^5, x^3$ and $x$ respectively in the expansion of $(x+\sqrt{x^3-1})^5+(x-\sqrt{x^3-1})^5, x>1$. If $u$ and $v$ satisfy the equations $\alpha u+\beta v=18$ and $\gamma u+\delta v=20$,then $u+v$ equals:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $8$

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