Question

Tell whether (5, 2) is a solution of x - y < 0.

Answer 1

Your points: (5,2)

Your inequality: x - y < 0

Plug 5 in for x and y in for 2

5 - 2 < 0.

Simplify the left side

3 < 0.

3 is not less than 0

(5,2) is not a solution of x - y < 0