SOLUTION: How do I solve: 7y-12 is less than 8y+5

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Question 241389: How do I solve:
7y-12 is less than 8y+5
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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7y-12 < 8y+5
-17%3Cy add -7y-5 to each side.
y>-17
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Ed