Question

subtract.
(u - 7) - (9u + 2)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(u - 7) - 9u - 2$

Step2: Combine like terms for $u$

$u - 9u - 7 - 2 = -8u - 7 - 2$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-8u - 9$

Answer:

$-8u - 9$