Question

solve for u.
96 - u = 157
u =

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with $u$

Subtract 96 from both sides:
$96 - u - 96 = 157 - 96$
$-u = 61$

Step2: Solve for $u$

Multiply both sides by -1:
$(-1) \times (-u) = 61 \times (-1)$

Answer:

$u = -61$