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Determine if the point (-2,2) a solution to the inequality y<3x+2.

Yes, it's a solution
or
No, it's not a solution

User Wdanxna
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Answer:

not a solution

Explanation:

y<3x+2

2<3(-2)+2..........plug in values

2<-6+2................multiply

2<-4......................add

2<-4 is false

User Egghead
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Answer:

No, it's not a solution

Explanation:

Solve by plugging in the values x=-2 and y=2 that are from your point (-2,2):

y<3x+2

2<3(-2)+2

2<-4 This inequality is false, so no, it's not a solution

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