Question

Determine if (9,-2) is a solution to x + 3y < 24

A) yes
B) no


Please help!!! :)

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

x + 3y < 24

Substitute the point into the equation

9 + 3(-2) < 24

9-6 < 24

3 < 24

This is a true statement so the point is a solution to the equation