First, combine like terms. subtract 2u from both sides. You will get 5=2u+14. Subtract 14 from both sides. You will get -9=2u. This will NOT be a regular answer. Then divide both sides by 2. You will get u=-4 1/2 or -9/2.
First, combine like terms. subtract 2u from both sides. You will get 5=2u+14. Subtract 14 from both sides. You will get -9=2u. This will NOT be a regular answer. Then divide both sides by 2. You will get u=-4 1/2 or -9/2.
