-14=7+3u
Rewrite the equation as 7+3u=-14.
7+3u=-14
Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.
3u=-14-7
Subtract 7 from -14.
3u=-21
3u=-21
Divide each term in 3u=-21 by 3.
3u3=-213
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Cancel the common factor.
3u3=-213
Divide u by 1.
u=-213
u=-213
Divide -21 by 3.
u=-7
u=-7
Solve for u -14=7+3u