(2,-1) Is one of many solutions to the inequality: X - 3y<1 True or false?

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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We have a point (x.y) with the coordinates (2,-1). In order to find the solution of the inequality, substitute the values of x with 2 and the y with -1.

So we have: 

x-3y<1

2 - 3(-1) < 1

2 - (-3) < 1

2+3<1

5<1

It is not true.