Set 17: Linear Inequalities

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Test each point. We want the one that makes the inequality FALSE. 1. Test (0, -2): $-2 \geq 3(0) - 1 \rightarrow -2 \geq -1$. This is FALSE. (-2 is smaller than -1). So this is the answer. 2. Test (1, 2): $2\geq 3(1) - 1 \rightarrow 2 \geq 2$. True. 3. Test (2, 6): $6\geq 3(2) - 1 \rightarrow 6 \geq 5$. True. 4. Test (0, 0): $0\geq 3(0) - 1 \rightarrow 0 \geq -1$. True. Strategic Tip: Always watch for "NOT" in the question stem. Choice B is incorrect because it is a solution. Choice C is incorrect because it is a solution. Choice D is incorrect because it is a solution.