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Linear inequalities in one or two variables SAT question

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  • The boundary of the inequality is a solid line.
    • The line slants sharply down from left to right.
    • The line passes through the following points:
      • (1.0 comma 6.5)
      • (3.0 comma negative 4.5)
  • The area above and to the right of the boundary is shaded.

The shaded region shown represents solutions to an inequality. Which ordered pair is a solution to this inequality?

ExplanationShow

Choice D is correct. Since the shaded region shown represents solutions to an inequality, an ordered pair is a solution to the inequality if it's represented by a point in the shaded region. Of the given choices, only is represented by a point in the shaded region. Therefore, is a solution to the inequality.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

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