Question

Which ordered pair is a solution of the inequality y < 3x + 1?

A. (-3, -2)
B. (3, 14)
C. (1, -3)
D. (1,6)

Answer 1

C. (1, -3)

Explanation:

My thought process: Guess and check by plugging in each ordered pair.

A) -2 < 3(-3) +1

-2 < -8 FALSE

B) 14 < 3(3) + 1

14 < 10 FALSE

C) -3 < 3(1) + 1

-3 < 4 TRUE