16.86=3u

Solution for 16.86=3u equation:

Simplifying
16.86 = 3u

Solving
16.86 = 3u

Solving for variable 'u'.

Move all terms containing u to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3u' to each side of the equation.
16.86 + -3u = 3u + -3u

Combine like terms: 3u + -3u = 0
16.86 + -3u = 0

Add '-16.86' to each side of the equation.
16.86 + -16.86 + -3u = 0 + -16.86

Combine like terms: 16.86 + -16.86 = 0.00
0.00 + -3u = 0 + -16.86
-3u = 0 + -16.86

Combine like terms: 0 + -16.86 = -16.86
-3u = -16.86

Divide each side by '-3'.
u = 5.62

Simplifying
u = 5.62