SOLUTION: Determine whether the numbers given are solutions of the inequalty. 8,-16, -20, -2 y-8>2y-4 A) is 8 a solution??yes____no___ B) is -16 a solution? yes___no___ C) is -20 a so

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Determine whether the numbers given are solutions of the inequalty. 8,-16, -20, -2 y-8>2y-4 A) is 8 a solution??yes____no___ B) is -16 a solution? yes___no___ C) is -20 a so      Log On


   

Question 291094: Determine whether the numbers given are solutions of the inequalty.
8,-16, -20, -2
y-8>2y-4
A) is 8 a solution??yes____no___
B) is -16 a solution? yes___no___
C) is -20 a solution? yes___no___
D) is -2 a soution? yes___no___
Answer by brucewill(101) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I will show you the method for the first answer, and allow you to do the others.
All we have to do is substitute 8 into the original equation:
8 - 8 > 2(8) - 4
0 > 12.
Now, is 0 > 12? It is not, therefore 8 is NOT a solution.