Determine if the point (3, 8) is a solution to the simulation inequalities y > x + 5 and y < 6x - 3. Select the response that gives the correct answer as well as the correct reasoning.

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To determine if the point (3, 8) is a solution to the inequalities \( y > x + 5 \) and \( y < 6x - 3 \), we will substitute \( x = 3 \) and \( y = 8 \) into each inequality and check if they hold true.

  1. For the first inequality: \[ y > x + 5 \]

    Substituting the values: \[ 8 > 3 + 5 \] \[ 8 > 8 \]

    This statement is false because 8 is not greater than 8.

  2. For the second inequality: \[ y < 6x - 3 \]

    Again substituting: \[ 8 < 6(3) - 3 \] \[ 8 < 18 - 3 \] \[ 8 < 15 \]

    This statement is true.

Since the point (3, 8) does not satisfy the first inequality, it cannot be a solution to the system of inequalities.

Correct Answer: The point (3, 8) is not a solution. The first inequality \( y > x + 5 \) is false at this point.