SOLUTION: Given the system of inequalities: x < - 2 and y < 3. Which quadrant(s) would have areas that are shaded?

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Question 1142540: Given the system of inequalities: x < - 2 and y < 3.
Which quadrant(s) would have areas that are shaded?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 2nd quadrant and the 3rd quadrants are the only one
where any solutions exist.
The ( x,y ) signs for the quadrants are:
q1: ( +,+ )
q2: ( -,+ )
q3: ( -,- )
q4: ( +,- )
The 1st and 4th quadrants
are eliminated because x is positive