How do you solve 4( u + 2) = - 2( 9u - 7) + 7u?

1 Answer
Apr 12, 2017

u = 6/15

Explanation:

The first step would be to distribute:

4(u + 2) = -2(9u - 7) + 7u
4u + 8 = -18u + 14 + 7u

After you have distributed, you start simplifying the equation and solve it.

4u + 8 = -18u + 14 + 7u
4u + 8 = -11u + 14
15u = 6
u = 6/15

So there you have it, u = 6/15 .