Question

Find the value of u -8 given that -7u-5=2

Answer 1

The answer is -9.

First, let's find the value of u.

• -7u - 5 = 2
• -7u = 7
• u = -1

Now, substitute in the expression.

• u - 8
• (-1) - 8
• -9

Answer 2

Answer: u - 8 = -9

Explanation:

Given equation

-7u - 5 = 2

Add 5 on both sides

-7u - 5 + 5 = 2 + 5

-7u = 7

Divide -7 on both sides

-7u / (-7) = 7 / (-7)

u = -1

Substitute values into the goal expression

u - 8 = (-1) - 8 =
`\Large\boxed{-9}`

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