SOLUTION: Find the value of 9u-9 given that -5u-4=6. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Question 756829: Find the value of 9u-9 given that -5u-4=6. Simplify your answer as much as possible.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the value of 9u - 9
Given -5u - 4 = 6
Rearrange to find the value of u
-5u = 6 + 4
-5u = 10
Divide both sides by -5
u = -2
Therefore 9u - 9
= 9(-2) - 9
= - 18 - 9
= -27
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