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


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