i don't understand the question lol
Answer: No.
Step-by-step explanation: Sub -1/2 in for u in the equation:
8(-1/2) - 1 =6(-1/2)
=-4-1 = -3
=
-5=-3 which is false, so it is not a solution
The way u wrote it doesn't make sense
but u should combine like terms. then multiply regularly. hope this helps