Solve for u.- 7 = 4u +5(u-5)Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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ANSWER:

u = 2

Explanation:

We have the following equation:

$-\: 7\: =\: 4u\: +5\mleft(u-5\mright)$

We solve for u:

$\begin{gathered} 4u\: +5\mleft(u-5\mright)=-7 \\ 4u+5u-25=-7 \\ 9u=-7+25 \\ u=(18)/(9) \\ u=2 \end{gathered}$

The solution of the equation is 2

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