Step 1 :Substitute x=1 and y=2 into the first inequality: 2x + 8y ≤ 20, we get \(2*1 + 8*2 ≤ 20\).
Step 2 :Substitute x=1 and y=2 into the second inequality: x + 3y < 17, we get \(1 + 3*2 < 17\).
Step 3 :Calculate these expressions to see if they hold true.
Step 4 :For the first inequality, \(2*1 + 8*2 = 18\) which is less than or equal to 20, so the first inequality holds true.
Step 5 :For the second inequality, \(1 + 3*2 = 7\) which is less than 17, so the second inequality holds true.
Step 6 :Since both inequalities hold true when x=1 and y=2, the point (1,2) is a solution to the system of inequalities.
Step 7 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{yes}}\)