Question

Solve for u.
36 – 9u = 27

Answer 1

u = 1

Explanation:

First, we can use inverse operations to help.

27 + 9u = 36

Next, we can start replacing u with numbers to find which number fits in u.

27 + 9(1) = 36

27 + 9(2) ≠ 36

27 + 9(3) ≠ 36

Now, we know that u = 1