Question

Which of the following is a solution to this inequality?

y < 2/3x + 2

A. (0, 3)

B. (3, 5)

C. (-3, 1)

D. (1, 2)

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Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation:

We can substitute in each of the coordinate pairs.

A) We get 3 < (2/3)(0)+2, which is false.

B) We get 5 < (2/3)(3)+2, which is false.

C) We get 1 < (2/3)(-3)+2, which is false.

D) We get 2 < (2/3)(1)+2, which is true.