Question

For the equation `3x-5y=-3`, what is the value of `y` when `x` is `1`?

Answer 1

`y=6/5`

Explanation:

`3(1)-5y=-3` plug in `1` for `x`
`3-5y=-3` multiply
`-5y=-6` subtract 3 from both sides
`y=6/5` divide by coefficient, -5, to isolate x