Question

How do you solve `-5=u+9`?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Subtract `color(red)(9)` from each side of the equation to solve for `u` while keeping the equation balanced:

`-5 - color(red)(9) = u + 9 - color(red)(9)`

`-14 = u + 0`

`-14 = u`

`u = -14`