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AlgebraVery hardWhich point satisfies a system of two inequalities with a strict boundary

Algebra practice question

Which ordered pair (x, y) satisfies BOTH y > 2x − 3 and y ≤ 5 − x?

  1. A. (1, 2)Correct
  2. B. (4, 1)
  3. C. (2, 1)
  4. D. (0, 6)

Answer: A. (1, 2)

(1, 2): 2 > −1 ✓ and 2 ≤ 4 ✓.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (4, 1)
(4, 1): 1 > 5 is false.
C. (2, 1)
(2, 1): 1 > 1 is false — the point lies ON the strict boundary.
D. (0, 6)
(0, 6): 6 ≤ 5 is false.

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