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This graph represents 2x+y=-4.

Which ordered pair is in the solution set of 2x+y<-4?
A.(-2,2)

B.(-2,-2)

C.(2,-2)

D.(2,2)

This graph represents 2x+y=-4. Which ordered pair is in the solution set of 2x+y&lt-example-1

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The inequality 2x+y<-4 can be solved for y to get y < -2x-4.

"y<" tells you the solution set is all the points below the line. (see picture)

The only point in that area is (-2,-2), so that's the only point/ordered pair in the solution set.

This graph represents 2x+y=-4. Which ordered pair is in the solution set of 2x+y&lt-example-1
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