Question

Solve: (8-u)-(5u+1) with steps

Answer 1

-6u + 7

Explanation:

Rearrange Terms:

(8 - u) - 1(5u + 1)

(-u + 8) - 1(5u + 1)

Distribute:

(-u + 8) - 1(5u + 1)

(-u + 8) - 5u - 1

Eliminate Redundant Parentheses:

(-u + 8) - 5u - 1

-u + 8 - 5u - 1

Subtract the Numbers:

-u + 8 - 5u - 1

-u + 7 - 5u

Combine Like Terms

-u + 7 - 5u

-6u + 7

Solution:

-6u + 7