SOLUTION: I need help with the following 2 questions: #1 -3u-(5u+7)=-2 #2 -(8d-7)-63=0

Question 107533: I need help with the following 2 questions:

#1 -3u-(5u+7)=-2

#2 -(8d-7)-63=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
#1

Start with the given equation

Distribute the negative

Combine like terms on the left side

Add 7 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -8 to isolate u

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

#2

Start with the given equation

Distribute the negative

Combine like terms on the left side

Add 56 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -8 to isolate d

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is
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