Question

Which ordered pair is a solution to the inequality y > x + 5?
(-3, 2)
(0, -3)
(3, 5)
(2, 8)

Answer 1

(2,8)

Answer 2

Could you show me how you got that?

Answer 3

Checking choice A

y > x + 5

2 > -3 + 5 ... plug in (-3,2)

2 > 2

This is FALSE, so (-3,2) is NOT a solution. So we can eliminate choice A

Answer 4

Checking choice B

y > x + 5

-3 > 0 + 5 ... plug in (0,-3)

-3 > 5

This is FALSE, so (0,-3) is NOT a solution. So we can eliminate choice B

Answer 5

Keep going until all answer choices but one are eliminated