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Solve for u, where u is a real number.
/5u-10=√2u-1

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Answer:

u= 3

Explanation:

Isolate a square root on the left hand side

Original equation

√5u-10-√2u-1 = 0

Isolate

√5u-10 = √2u-1+0

Eliminate the radical on the left hand side

Raise both sides to the second power(√5u-10)2 = (√2u-1)2 After squaring

5u-10 = 2u-1

Solve the linear equation

Rearranged equation

3u -9 = 0

Add 9 to both sides

3u = 9

Divide both sides by 3

A possible solution is :

u = 3

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