Determine whether the order pair is a solution for linear inequality (-1,-3) y>-x+1

Question

Determine whether the order pair is a solution for linear inequality (-1,-3) y>-x+1

Answer 1

The order pair (x, y) is (-1, -3). Plug 'x' and 'y' into the inequality to determine if it is a solution.

 

y > -x + 1

 

-3 > 1 + 1          The inequality provides a negative 'x'. Since two negatives make a positive, the 'x' is 1.

 

-3 > 2                -3 is not more than 2. So, the order pair, (-1, -3) is not a solution to the linear inequality.

 

A solution only exists if after plugging in the numbers, the inequality statement is true.