How do you solve #\frac { u } { 13} = \frac { 11} { 3}#?

1 Answer
Mar 6, 2018

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Multiply each side of the equation by #color(red)(13)# to solve for #u# while keeping the equation balanced:

#color(red)(13) xx u/13 = color(red)(13) xx 11/3#

#cancel(color(red)(13)) xx u/color(red)(cancel(color(black)(13))) = 143/3#

#u = 143/3#