Question

1. 2X + 1 = Y
2Y = 6
Show your work

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1

y = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 1 = y ------- eqn (1)

2y = 6--------eqn (2)

from eqn(2)

2y = 6

y = 3

when you divide 6 by 2y

substitute y = 3 into eqn (1)

2x + 1 = y

2x + 1 = 3

2x = 3-1

2x = 2

therefore

x = 1