Question

for each ordered pair (x, y), determine whether it is a solution to the inequality x < 1.

(x, y)	is it a solution?
(9, -5)	○	○
(-1, -4)	○	○
(1, 8)	○	○
(2, 1)	○	○

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze (9, -5)

Check if \( 9 < 1 \). Since \( 9 > 1 \), it's not a solution. Mark "No".

Step2: Analyze (-1, -4)

Check if \( -1 < 1 \). Since \( -1 < 1 \), it's a solution. Mark "Yes".

Step3: Analyze (1, 8)

Check if \( 1 < 1 \). Since \( 1 = 1 \), it's not a solution. Mark "No".

Step4: Analyze (2, 1)

Check if \( 2 < 1 \). Since \( 2 > 1 \), it's not a solution. Mark "No".

Answer:

• (9, -5): No
• (-1, -4): Yes
• (1, 8): No
• (2, 1): No