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Question
In the equation 2x – y = 2 if x = 3, then find y = ?
Solution
Substituting x = 3 in 2x – y = 2,
we get 2(3) – y = 2
∴ 6 – y = 2
∴ y = 6 – 2
∴ y = 4
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