Question

Which ordered pairs are solutions to the inequality, x+3y ≥ -8?

Choose ALL answers that are correct
1. (-5, -1)
2. (0, -3)
3. (-1, -2)
4. (-6, 0)
5. (-16, 2)

Answer 1

Hello.

Answer 2

You have any ideas? Or none at all, if not we can work from there.

Answer 3

I do not have any idea. @Defiance

Answer 4

Okay.

Answer 5

First, move everything to the opposite side of where "x" is.

Answer 6

Everything you move over you "flip" it's sign, so if it's a positive / adding you make it negative / subtracting. and Vi Sa Versa

Answer 7

\[x+3y \ge-8\]

Answer 8

Move the +3y to the other side and make it -3y.

Answer 9

\[x = \ge -8 - 3y\]

Answer 10

Now, substitute any value for y and try to find the appropriate value for X

Answer 11

I'll pick a random number and say 4.