Question

Which of the following points shows a solution to the simultaneous inequalities y > (1/2)x + 5 and y<-2x + 1? (1 point)
(1,5.5)
(4,8)
(-1.6,4.2)
(-5,5)

Answer 1

(-5, 5)

Check: (1/2)(-5)+5 = 2.5 and -2(-5)+1 = 11, so 5 > 2.5 and 5 < 11, satisfying both inequalities.