5u-7=-17

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Solution for 5u-7=-17 equation: 


Simplifying
5u + -7 = -17

Reorder the terms:
-7 + 5u = -17

Solving
-7 + 5u = -17

Solving for variable 'u'.

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

Add '7' to each side of the equation.
-7 + 7 + 5u = -17 + 7

Combine like terms: -7 + 7 = 0
0 + 5u = -17 + 7
5u = -17 + 7

Combine like terms: -17 + 7 = -10
5u = -10

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

Simplifying
u = -2

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