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Is(1, 7)a solution to the inequality 3x + 11y ≤ 8? IXL

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Answer: No, it is not a solution.

Explanation:

We will substitute the point given, and if the inequality is true after simplifying then it is a solution.

Given:

3x + 11y ≤ 8

Substitue:

3(1) + 11(7) ≤ 8

Multiply:

3 + 77 ≤ 8

Add:

80 ≤ 8 ✗

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