Question

solve for u.
11 = -7(-5u + 19) - 17u
u =
submit

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$11 = 35u - 133 - 17u$

Step2: Combine like terms

$11 = 18u - 133$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$11 + 133 = 18u$
$144 = 18u$

Step4: Solve for u

$u = \frac{144}{18}$

Answer:

$u = 8$