Question

find the value of a in the equation a x + Y is equal to 5 if X equal to 2 and Y is equal to 3

Answer 1

ax+y=5
2a+3=5
2a=5-3
2a=2
a=
$\frac{2}{2}$
a=1

Answer 2

ax+y=5
X=2,Y=3
a(2)+3=5
2a=2
a=1