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3u-8=-26 what does u equal???

User Savan Paun
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To answer this question you have asked , follow these steps to find your answer


Step^1: Problem: 3u - 8 = -26 \\ \\ Step^2: 3u - 8 + 8 \\ = -26 + 8

Divide the number
3 each of your sides to find the answer, like this


Step^3: (3u)/(3) = (-18)/(3) \\ \\ Step^4: (3u)/(3) = 1 (CancelThis) \\ \\ Step^5: (-18)/(3) = -6 (KeepThis) \\ \\ Step^6: u = -6

Good Luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

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User Gobe
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3u−8=−26Step 1: Add 8 to both sides.3u−8+8=−26+83u=−18Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.3u/3=−18/3u=6
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