Which point is a solution to the inequality $y \leq 3 x - 1$ ?
A) $( 0,0 )$
B) $( 2,5 )$
C) $( - 1,1 )$
D) $( - 2,0 )$
E) $( - 3,1 )$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plug in the coordinates of choice B:

$$5 \leq 3(2) - 1$$
$$5 \leq 5$$

Since this is true, choice B is a solution to the inequality. The other choices either do not satisfy the inequality or are points on the line but not below the line.

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