If 2y = 3 – 5x, find the value of y when x = –1.
We have,
2y = 3 – 5x
Now, by putting the value of x = - 1 in the given equation we get:
2y = 3 – 5 × (-1)
2y = 3 + 5
2y = 8
y = = 4
Hence, when x = - 1 then y = 4