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Question 149151: Solve
u – 11 < 3u – 17
: Solve
u – 11 < 3u – 17

Answer by mangopeeler07(442) About Me  (Show Source):
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u – 11 < 3u – 17
Add 11 to both sides
u < 3u-28

Subtract 3u from both sides
-2u < -28

Divide by -2 (flip the sign)
u > 14