document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=756829>Question 756829</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the value of 9u-9 given that -5u-4=6. Simplify your answer as much as possible. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Given -5u - 4 = 6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Rearrange to find the value of u<BR>\n" );
document.write( "      -5u = 6 + 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "      -5u = 10<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Divide both sides by -5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "        u = -2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Therefore 9u - 9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "       = 9(-2) - 9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "       = - 18 - 9<BR>\n" );
document.write( "       = -27<BR>\n" );
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