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Determine if the ordered pair (-1,-5) is a solution to the inequality ys. --x-1

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O No, because (-1,-5) is above the line
Yes, because (-1, -5) is below the line
No, because (-1,-5) is on the line
Yes, because (-1,-5) is on the line

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Answer:

yes, because (-1, -5) is below the line

Explanation:

You can put the values into the inequality and see if it is true.

y ≤ -x -1

-5 ≤ -(-1) -1

-5 ≤ 0 . . . . . . . true

The given point is a solution in the shaded area below the line.

Determine if the ordered pair (-1,-5) is a solution to the inequality ys. --x-1 ' - O-example-1
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