Question

what is the answer to the equation 10u+7=8(2u-4)-9

Answer 1

Solve for  u by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.

u = 8

Answer 2

10u + 7 = 16u - 32 -9

10u + 7 = 16u - 41

41 + 7 = 16u - 10u

6u = 48

u = 48/6

u = 8