SOLUTION: u/8=7/17 Can someone help me solve this?

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Question 257386: u/8=7/17
Can someone help me solve this?
Found 2 solutions by drk, palanisamy:
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is the original equation
(i) u%2F8=7%2F17
step 1 - cross multiply to get
(ii) 17u+=+56
step 2 - divide to get
(iii) u+=+56%2F17
You could write this as mixed or decimal.

Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given, u/8 = 7/17
u = 7*8/17
u = 56/17