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26 = -12u - 9 + 7u solve for u and simplify as much as possible

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Answer:

u = -7

Explanation:

26 = -12u - 9 + 7u

combine u terms on right side:

26 = -5u - 9

add 9 to both sides:

26 + 9 = -5u - 9 + 9

35 = -5u

divide both sides by -5:

35/-5 = -5u/-5

u = -7

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