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Solve for u.

8u+ 33 =-7(u-9)
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
u =
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User Zavanton
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Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

- 22 = -8u + 6(u-7)

-22 = -8u + 6u - 42

8u - 6u = 22 - 42

2u = -20

u = -20/2

u = -10

User Gerry Eng
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Answer:

u=2

Explanation:

8u+ 33 =-7(u-9)

Distribute

8u+ 33 =-7u+63

Add 7u to each side

8u+33+7u = -7u+63+7u

15u+33 = 63

Subtract 33 from each side

15u +33-33 = 63-33

15u = 30

Divide each side by 15

15u/15 = 30/15

u =2

User Soulflavacrew
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