Question

For the equation 3x - 5y = -3, what is the value of y when x is 1?

Answer 1

6/5

Explanation:

Replace x with 1 in 3x - 5y = -3: 3(1) - 5y = -3, or 3 - 5y = -3, or

-5y = -6. Solving for y, we obtain y = (-6) / (-5), or y = 6/5.

Answer 2

6/5

Explanation:

Put 1 where x is and solve.

3·1 -5y = -3

-5y = -6 . . . . . subtract 3

y = 6/5 . . . . . . divide by -5

The value of y is 6/5 when x = 1.