Question

solve for u.
-14=5u-4
simplify your answer as much as possible.
u=

Answer 1

To solve for \( u \) in the equation \( -14 = 5u - 4 \), follow these steps:

1. Add 4 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \( u \):
\[
-14 + 4 = 5u - 4 + 4
\]
\[
-10 = 5u
\]

2. Now, divide both sides by 5 to solve for \( u \):
\[
u = \frac{-10}{5}
\]
\[
u = -2
\]

So the solution is:
\[
u = -2
\]