Question

The pair of variables x=5, y=7 is the solution to the equation ax–2y=1. Find the coefficient a.

Answer 1

A=3 5a-14=1

Explanation:

Add 14 to both sides then divide 5 and 15 to get 3

Answer 2

a=3

Explanation:

This should be very simple, just substitute xy and y for 5 and 7 respectively, so 5a-2*7=1, or 5a-14=1, or 5a=15, if we divide both sides by 5, we get a=3