SOLUTION: 1.Is this ordered pair(-8,3) a solution of this inequality? 6x+y<-3 2.-18is less than or equal to3x-7less than or equal to-2 what is the solutuion?

Question 167887: 1.Is this ordered pair(-8,3) a solution of this inequality? 6x+y<-3
2.-18is less than or equal to3x-7less than or equal to-2
what is the solutuion?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
# 1

Start with the given inequality.

Plug in and .

Multiply

Add

Since the inequality is true, this means that (-8,3) is a solution to the inequality.

# 2

Start with the given compound inequality.

Add 7 to ALL sides

Add

Divide all sides by 3.

This is where the problem occurs: There is NO such number that is greater than AND less than

So either there are no solutions, or you might have entered the problem incorrectly. So double check your book/worksheet.

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