SOLUTION: I'm having trouble solving this equation: 3=7(4-2u)-6u this is what i have so far 3=7(4-2u)-6u 3=28-14u-6u then i get lost i really dont know how to solve these equations, ple

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Question 462495: I'm having trouble solving this equation: 3=7(4-2u)-6u
this is what i have so far
3=7(4-2u)-6u
3=28-14u-6u
then i get lost i really dont know how to solve these equations, please help! thank you
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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continue
combine like terms
3=28-20u
add 20 u and subtract 3
20u=25
u=25/20
u=5/4
u=1.25 or 1 1/4