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Solve for u. -5(u-5)=4u-47
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Solve for u. -5(u-5)=4u-47

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Answer:

14/3

Explanation:

-5(u-5)=-5u+25

distribute left side:-5u+25=4u-27

+5u to start isolating u: 25=9u-27

+27 to further isolate u: 52=9u

divide to finish isolating u: u=52/9=14/3

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