2u-1=-5

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Solution for 2u-1=-5 equation: 


Simplifying
2u + -1 = -5

Reorder the terms:
-1 + 2u = -5

Solving
-1 + 2u = -5

Solving for variable 'u'.

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

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
-1 + 1 + 2u = -5 + 1

Combine like terms: -1 + 1 = 0
0 + 2u = -5 + 1
2u = -5 + 1

Combine like terms: -5 + 1 = -4
2u = -4

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

Simplifying
u = -2

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