Question

Solve for u.
–8u-16 =-6(u-5)
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

First multiply 6 by u and 7 to get 6u+7

next add -8u + 6u and get -2u

then subtract 42 from both sides of the equation (28-42)

finally divide -2u from both sides of the equation and get 7

Answer 2

-8u-16=-6u+30

-8u+6u=30+16

-2u=46

u=-46/2

u=-23

Explanation: