Question
Solve for u.
minus, 8, equals, start fraction, u, divided by, minus, 5, end fraction
−8=
−5
u
minus, 8, equals, start fraction, u, divided by, minus, 5, end fraction
−8=
−5
u
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To solve for \( u \) in the equation
\[
-8 = \frac{u}{-5},
\]
we can start by eliminating the fraction. We do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by \(-5\):
\[
-8 \cdot (-5) = u.
\]
Calculating the left side:
\[
40 = u.
\]
Thus, the solution is
\[
u = 40.
\]
\[
-8 = \frac{u}{-5},
\]
we can start by eliminating the fraction. We do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by \(-5\):
\[
-8 \cdot (-5) = u.
\]
Calculating the left side:
\[
40 = u.
\]
Thus, the solution is
\[
u = 40.
\]
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