Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 6-5 Linear Inequalities - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 397: 13

Answer

Yes, it is a solution to the inequality.

Work Step by Step

We will put x=-6 and y=1 in the given inequality because those are the given coordinates. 3y$\gt$5x-12 3(1)$\gt$5(-6)-12 3$\gt$-30-12 3$\gt$-42 It is a solution because 3 is greater than -42.So (-6,1) are solutions to the inequality.
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