Math Problem Statement

Is x = 2 and y = -1 a solution of the following inequalities? 1. -6x - 9y < -3 2. -6x - 9y ≤ -3 3. -6x - 9y > -3 4. -6x - 9y ≥ -3

Solution

The question asks whether the point (x=2,y=1)(x = 2, y = -1) is a solution to a series of inequalities.

Let's evaluate each inequality by substituting x=2x = 2 and y=1y = -1 into them:

1. 6x9y<3-6x - 9y < -3

Substitute x=2x = 2 and y=1y = -1 into the inequality: 6(2)9(1)=12+9=3-6(2) - 9(-1) = -12 + 9 = -3 This results in 3<3-3 < -3, which is false. So, (x=2,y=1)(x = 2, y = -1) is not a solution for this inequality.

2. 6x9y3-6x - 9y \leq -3

Substitute x=2x = 2 and y=1y = -1: 6(2)9(1)=12+9=3-6(2) - 9(-1) = -12 + 9 = -3 This results in 33-3 \leq -3, which is true. So, (x=2,y=1)(x = 2, y = -1) is a solution for this inequality.

3. 6x9y>3-6x - 9y > -3

Substitute x=2x = 2 and y=1y = -1: 6(2)9(1)=12+9=3-6(2) - 9(-1) = -12 + 9 = -3 This results in 3>3-3 > -3, which is false. So, (x=2,y=1)(x = 2, y = -1) is not a solution for this inequality.

4. 6x9y3-6x - 9y \geq -3

Substitute x=2x = 2 and y=1y = -1: 6(2)9(1)=12+9=3-6(2) - 9(-1) = -12 + 9 = -3 This results in 33-3 \geq -3, which is true. So, (x=2,y=1)(x = 2, y = -1) is a solution for this inequality.

Conclusion:

  • For the inequality 6x9y<3-6x - 9y < -3, the point is not a solution.
  • For the inequality 6x9y3-6x - 9y \leq -3, the point is a solution.
  • For the inequality 6x9y>3-6x - 9y > -3, the point is not a solution.
  • For the inequality 6x9y3-6x - 9y \geq -3, the point is a solution.

Would you like more details on any of these steps or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions you can explore:

  1. How do you solve linear inequalities with two variables?
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  3. How do you graph the inequality 6x9y3-6x - 9y \leq -3?
  4. What are some methods to check if a point satisfies a system of inequalities?
  5. What is the difference between strict inequalities and non-strict inequalities?

Tip: When testing points in inequalities, always substitute the values carefully and ensure you check the inequality sign, especially for "strict" (e.g., <) and "non-strict" (e.g., ≤) cases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear inequalities
Substitution
Algebra

Formulas

-6x - 9y < -3
-6x - 9y ≤ -3
-6x - 9y > -3
-6x - 9y ≥ -3

Theorems

Solving linear inequalities
Substitution theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10