5u+2=-16

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Solution for 5u+2=-16 equation: 


Simplifying
5u + 2 = -16

Reorder the terms:
2 + 5u = -16

Solving
2 + 5u = -16

Solving for variable 'u'.

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

Add '-2' to each side of the equation.
2 + -2 + 5u = -16 + -2

Combine like terms: 2 + -2 = 0
0 + 5u = -16 + -2
5u = -16 + -2

Combine like terms: -16 + -2 = -18
5u = -18

Divide each side by '5'.
u = -3.6

Simplifying
u = -3.6

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