Question y-62-1
The point is a solution to the system of inequalities in the xy-plane. Which of the following could be the value of ?
y > 14 4 x + y < 18 The point x , 53 is a
Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Inequalities in One or Two Variables — Systems of inequalities and feasible region. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice A is correct. It’s given that the point is a solution to the given system of inequalities in the xy-plane. This means that the coordinates of the point, when substituted for the variables and , make both of the inequalities in the system true. Substituting for in the inequality yields , which is true. Substituting for in the inequality yields . Subtracting from both sides of this inequality yields . Dividing both sides of this inequality by yields . Therefore, must be a value less than . Of the given choices, only is less than .
Choice B is incorrect. Substituting for and for in the inequality yields , or , which is not true.
Choice C is incorrect. Substituting for and for in the inequality yields , or , which is not true.
Choice D is incorrect. Substituting for and for in the inequality yields , or , which is not true.
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