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

User Ivan Peric
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Answer:

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

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