Question

Is -40 the solution to -12=rac{u}{8}" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">-7?

Answer 1

Answer: Yes -40 is the answer

Explanation:

-12 = u/8 - 7
8(-12)/8 = u/8 - 8(7)/8
-96/8 = u/8 - 56/8
-96 = u - 56
-u = -56 + 96
-u = 40
u = -40