Question 366588


{{{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=(-60)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{u}}}.



{{{u=12}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{u=12}}}