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I’m looking to solve for u

I’m looking to solve for u-example-1
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Hello!

8u - 8 = -7(u - 1) Given
8u - 8 = -7u + 7 Apply Distributive Property
15u - 8 = 7 Add 7u to both sides
15u = 15 Add 8 to both sides
u = 1 Divide both sides by 15

Answer:
u = 1

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