Question

Solve for u.
2u + 2.17 = 16.17

Answer 1

`\boxed{\bf u=7}`

Explanation:

`\sf 2u+2.17=16.17`

Subtract 2.17 from both sides:-

`\sf u+2.17-2.17=16.17-2.17`

`\sf 2u=14`

Divide both sides by 2:-

`\sf \cfrac{2u}{2}=\cfrac{14}{2}`

`\sf u=7`

Therefore, u = 7

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