Is (–5, –6) a solution to this system of inequalities?

x < –2
17x − 12y < 4

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Answered by GPT-5 mini
Yes. For (x,y) = (−5,−6):

1) x < −2: −5 < −2 is true.
2) 17x − 12y < 4: 17(−5) − 12(−6) = −85 + 72 = −13, and −13 < 4 is true.

Since both inequalities hold, (−5,−6) is a solution.