Question

15u–17=
–
2
15u=15
Add 17 to both sides
Subtract 17 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 17
Divide both sides by 17
Apply the distributive property
u=
Divide both sides by 15

Answer 1

Start with 15u − 17 = −2.

1. Add 17 to both sides: 15u = −2 + 17 = 15.
2. Divide both sides by 15: u = 15 / 15 = 1.

So u = 1.

(Incorrect/unnecessary steps in your list: subtract 17, multiply/divide by 17, or apply the distributive property — they are not needed here.)