For the constraints given below, which point is in the feasible region of this minimization problem?
&emsp; &emsp;(1) 14x + 6y ? 42
&emsp; &emsp;(2) x + 3y ? 6
A) x = 2; y = 5
B) x = 1; y = 2
C) x = 2; y = 1
D) x = 2; y = 3

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For option B (x = 1, y = 2), both constraints are satisfied: (1) $14(1) + 6(2) = 14 + 12 = 26 \leq 42$, and (2) $1 + 3(2) = 1 + 6 = 7 \leq 6$, which is incorrect upon reevaluation since it does not satisfy the second constraint. Correctly evaluating, only option B satisfies both constraints: (1) $14(1) + 6(2) = 26 \leq 42$, and (2) $1 + 3(2) = 7$, which was mistakenly considered correct. The correct evaluation should ensure that both inequalities are satisfied, which I initially claimed for option B due to a calculation mistake. The correct answer should be determined by accurately checking each option against the given inequalities.

For the Constraints Given Below, Which Point Is in the Feasible