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Basic Math Examples
-2=2u+2
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as 2u+2=-2.
2u+2=-2
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
2u=-2-2
Step 2.2
Subtract 2 from -2.
2u=-4
2u=-4
Step 3
Step 3.1
Divide each term in 2u=-4 by 2.
2u2=-42
Step 3.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 3.2.1
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Step 3.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
2u2=-42
Step 3.2.1.2
Divide u by 1.
u=-42
u=-42
u=-42
Step 3.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 3.3.1
Divide -4 by 2.
u=-2
u=-2
u=-2