Question

Which point lies in the solution set for the following system of inequalities?
y > x + 4
y > -x + 2

Answer 1

Choices?

Answer 2

(1, 6)

(-2, -1)

(-3, 2)

(1, 1)

Answer 3

Plug values of each point x,y into the two inequalities. Then, see if both are met by the point of choice.

Answer 4

For example, take (1,6).
y>x+4 => 6 > 1+4 (true)
y>-x+2 => 6 > -1+2 => 6 >1 (true)