Question

Solve for u: 2(u + 6) - 8 > 3(u - 5)

Answer 1

19

Explanation:

First get rid of the brackets:

`2u + 12 - 8 > 3u - 15`

Then simplify:

`2u + 4 > 3u - 15`

Get all the u's on one side:

`2u - 3u > - 15 - 4`

Simplify and find u:

`- u > - 19`

`u < 19`