Question

Enter an inequality that represents the phrase the sum of 1 and y is greater than or equal to 5.

The inequality is ____ > _____
y = 3
(select) is or is not
a solution.

Answer 1

y = 3 is not a solution

Explanation:

1 and y ≥ 5

Given that y = 3

1 + y ≥ 5

1 + 3 ≥ 5

4 ≥ 5

From the result obtained, it can be seen they the inequality does not hold true, hence y = 3 is not a solution