To solve the equation \( 5(u - 77) = 95 \), follow these steps:
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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the expression in the parentheses: \[ u - 77 = \frac{95}{5} \] \[ u - 77 = 19 \]
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Add 77 to both sides to solve for \( u \): \[ u = 19 + 77 \] \[ u = 96 \]
So, the solution is: \[ u = 96 \]