<p>if x-3 < 2 and y+1 >3, then the value of x+y could be</p>
<p>A 0
B 1
C 2
D 4
E 8
I know the answer is A, but I only got that by luck</p>
<p>The question is flawed. It can be any of these. </p>
<p>If x=1 and y=3, then x+y=4. If x=1 and y=7, then x+y=8. If x=-4 and y=4, then x+y=0, etc…</p>
<p>Oh, I made a mistake; y + 1 is LESS than -3, not greater than.</p>
<p>x-3 < 2 <==> x < 5. Also, y+1 < -3 <==> y < -4. Since x < 5 and y < -4 it follows that x+y < 5-4 = 1, and the only answer choice that satisfies the requirement is A. For example, let x = 4.5, y = -4.5.</p>
<p>You were a great help. Thanks</p>