Question

Which of the following points lie in the solution set to the following system of inequalities?

y is less than or greater than x - 5
y is greater than or less than -x - 4

(-5, 2)

(5, -2)

(-5, -2)

(5, 2)

Answer 1

Substitute to check. Put the ordered pair into the inequalities; if both statements are true, that one is the solution.

Answer 2

Your second statement needs to be edited; it isn't clear at all.