Question

Which of these ordered pairs is a solution to the inequality
3x + y > – 8 ?

A.
(–3, 0)

B.
(–2, –1)

C.
(0, –10)

D.
(2, –16)

Answer 1

y > -3x - 8
Plug in your answer choices, and see which one fits.
0 > -3(-3) - 8
0 > 9 - 8 , incorrect, cross out option A.

-1 > -3(-2) - 8
-1 > 2 correct, your answer is therefore , option B