Question

Is -9 a solution to 19>8u+3

Answer 1

8u+3<19  subtract 3 from both sides

8u<16  divide both sides by 8

u<2 so

-9 is in the solution set u=(-oo, 2)

Answer 2

1 Subtract 3 from both sides

19−3>8u
2 Simplify 19-3 to 16

16>8u

3 Divide both sides by 8

16/8 > u

4 Simplify 16/8 to 2

2 > u

5 Switch sides

u < 2

I hope this helps. :)