SOLUTION: what is 12-5u=-48

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Question 342788: what is 12-5u=-48
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12-5u=-48 Start with the given equation.


-5u=-48-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


-5u=-60 Combine like terms on the right side.


u=%28-60%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate u.


u=12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is u=12


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