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Solve for u.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
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Solve for u. Simplify your answer as much as possible. ?-example-1
User Agop
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Answer:

The value of u is 5.2

Explanation:

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Solve for u. Simplify your answer as much as possible. ?-example-1
User Stew C
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u+2/9 = 4/5

Get rid of the denominators: multiply the LCM

u+2/ 9 x45= 4/5x45

5(u+2) = 9(4)

5u+ 10 = 36

Regular elimination way: solve

5u+10-10=36-10

5u/5 = 26/5

u = 5.2
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