SOLUTION: Identify whether (6,-5) is a solution to -3y < 8x - 9 a. yes, the point is a solution b. no, the point is not a solution

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Question 877105: Identify whether (6,-5) is a solution to -3y < 8x - 9
a. yes, the point is a solution
b. no, the point is not a solution

Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x,y) Plug the numbers in for x and y. If the equation is true, then the point is a solution.


-3*(-5) = 8*6 - 9


15 = 39 - No, the point is not a solution.

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