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Algebra practice question

Which of the following points (x, y) satisfies both y > x + 1 and y < −x + 5?

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

Answer: A. (1, 3)

For (1, 3): 3 > 2 and 3 < 4, both true.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (3, 3)
(3, 3): 3 > 4 is false.
C. (1, 1)
(1, 1): 1 > 2 is false.
D. (0, 6)
(0, 6): 6 < 5 is false.

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