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Algebra practice question

Which of the following points is a solution to the system y > x − 2 and y ≤ −x + 6 in the xy-plane?

  1. A. (1, 3)Correct
  2. B. (5, 4)
  3. C. (0, −3)
  4. D. (4, 3)

Answer: A. (1, 3)

Check (1, 3): 3 > −1 ✓ and 3 ≤ 5 ✓.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (5, 4)
(5, 4): 4 ≤ 1 fails.
C. (0, −3)
(0, −3): −3 > −2 fails.
D. (4, 3)
(4, 3): 3 ≤ 2 fails.

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