SOLUTION: Solve for u 2(u+9)=9u+32 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Question 905040: Solve for u
2(u+9)=9u+32

Simplify your answer as much as possible.
Answer by brichantai(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(u+9)=9u+32
2(u+9)-9u-32=0
2u+2*9-9u-32=0
2u+18-9u-32=0
2u+-14-9u=0
2u-9u+-14=0
2u-9u-14=0
(2-9)u-14=0
(-7)u-14=0
-7u-14=0
u=-2