Basic Math Examples

Solve for u -2=(u-7)/-1
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Move the negative one from the denominator of .
Step 3
Solve for .
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Step 3.1
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 3.1.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.1.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.1.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 3.1.2.2
Divide by .
Step 3.1.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.1.3.1
Divide by .
Step 3.2
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.2.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2.2
Add and .