Question

Find the value of 5u+3 given that -3u-1=8.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

u=6

Explanation:

5u+3=-3u-1=8

COMBINE LIKE TERMS(so 5u and -3u and then combine your positive 4 and your negative 1 then bring down your 8

2u-4=8

opposite inverse so add 4 to 8

2u=12

divide 2 into 12

u=6

so your final answer is 6.