5u-2=-12

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Solution for 5u-2=-12 equation: 


Simplifying
5u + -2 = -12

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5u = -12

Solving
-2 + 5u = -12

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 = -12 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5u = -12 + 2
5u = -12 + 2

Combine like terms: -12 + 2 = -10
5u = -10

Divide each side by '5'.
u = -2

Simplifying
u = -2

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