Asked by blaine
Solve for u.
–3+2u+6=–8u–7
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Solve step-by-step:
-3 + 2u + 6 = -8u - 7
Combine like terms on the left: 2u + 3 = -8u - 7
Add 8u to both sides: 10u + 3 = -7
Subtract 3: 10u = -10
Divide by 10: u = -1
Check: LHS = -3 + 2(-1) + 6 = 1, RHS = -8(-1) - 7 = 1. So u = -1.
-3 + 2u + 6 = -8u - 7
Combine like terms on the left: 2u + 3 = -8u - 7
Add 8u to both sides: 10u + 3 = -7
Subtract 3: 10u = -10
Divide by 10: u = -1
Check: LHS = -3 + 2(-1) + 6 = 1, RHS = -8(-1) - 7 = 1. So u = -1.
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