3u+17=5

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Solution for 3u+17=5 equation: 


Simplifying
3u + 17 = 5

Reorder the terms:
17 + 3u = 5

Solving
17 + 3u = 5

Solving for variable 'u'.

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

Add '-17' to each side of the equation.
17 + -17 + 3u = 5 + -17

Combine like terms: 17 + -17 = 0
0 + 3u = 5 + -17
3u = 5 + -17

Combine like terms: 5 + -17 = -12
3u = -12

Divide each side by '3'.
u = -4

Simplifying
u = -4

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