Solve using inverse operations.

u + 11/3=1/3

A
4

B
103\frac{10}{3}
3
10



C
-4

D
−103-\frac{10}{3}−
3
10

1 answer

To solve the equation \( u + \frac{11}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \) using inverse operations, we need to isolate \( u \).

  1. Subtract \( \frac{11}{3} \) from both sides of the equation:

\[ u + \frac{11}{3} - \frac{11}{3} = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{11}{3} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ u = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{11}{3} \]

  1. Now, calculate the right side:

\[ \frac{1 - 11}{3} = \frac{-10}{3} \]

Thus, we have:

\[ u = -\frac{10}{3} \]

Now, let's look at the provided answer options:

A: \( 4 \)

B: \( 103\frac{10}{3} \)

C: \( -4 \)

D: \( -103-\frac{10}{3} \)

None of the options are correct because the solution is \( u = -\frac{10}{3} \). If you are expected to find a number that matches exactly with the answer choices, please confirm the provided options or explain any additional context.