Question

Which of the following is a solution of y - x > -3?
(6, 2)
(2, 6)
(2, -1)

Answer 1

y - x > -3

(6, 2) → x = 6, y = 2

substitute

2 - 6 = - 4 < -3 NOT

(2, 6) → x = 2, y = 6

substitute

6 - 2 = 4 > -3 CORRECT

(2, -1) → x = 2, y = -1

substitute

-1 - 2 = -3 NOT

Answer: (2, 6)