Question

Which of the following ordered pairs represents a solution to the linear inequality y>2x-3?

A. (4, 4)
B. (2, 5)
C. (3, 2)
D. (9, 12)

Answer 1

(2,5)

Explanation:

took the test.

Answer 2

B (2, 5).

Explanation:

Y is greater than 2x-3.

Check each one in turn:

A. (4,4) ; y = 4 and 2x-3 = 2(4)-3 = 5. NOT a solution ( y<2x-3 in this case).

B. (2, 5): y = 5 and 2x - 3 = 2(2) - 3 = 1 so y>2x-3 and this point IS a solution.

C. (3, 2) y = 2 and 2x-3 = 3 - NOT a solution.

D. (9, 12) y = 12 and 2x-3 = 15 - Not a solution.