Example Problem Is the point (2, 1) a solution of the system x + y > 1 and 2x + y < 8?
x + y > 1 2 + 1 > 1 3 > 1
TRUE (2, 1) is a solution for x + y > 1. 2x + y < 8 2(2) + 1 < 8 4 + 1 < 8 5 < 8
TRUE (2, 1) is a solution for 2x + y < 8. Check the point with each of the inequalities. Substitute 2 for x and 1 for y. Is the point a solution of both inequalities?
Answer The point (2, 1) is a solution of the system x + y > 1 and 2x + y < 8. Since (2, 1) is a solution of each inequality, it is also a solution of the system.