Question

Solve for u. -2u+2=-7u+17

Answer 1

Subtract 2 from both sides

-2u = -7u + 17 - 2

Simplify -7u + 17 - 2 to -7u + 15

-2u = -7u + 15

Add 7u to both sides

-2u + 7u = 15

Simplify -2u + 7u to 5u

5u = 15

Divide both sides by 5

u = 15/5

Simplify 15/5 to 3

u = 3