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Does the point (5, 3) satisfy the inequality y < 9x + 8?

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Take the points and plug them into the inequality in their place. (5(x),3(y))

3 < 9(5) + 8

3 < 45 + 8

3 < 53

or

3 is less than 53

Is this statement correct?