Question

In the equation, x+y=5, the value for x is a whole number greater than 2 but less than 6. Determine the possible solution for y.

Answer 1

Answer:

y=2

Step-by-step explanation:

3+2=5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Whole numbers between 2 and 6 are 3,4 and 5.

When x=3,substituting in the given equation.

3+y=5

y=5-3

y=2.

When x=4,substituting in the given equation.

4+y=5

y=5-4

y=1.

When x=5,substituting in the given equation.

5+y=5

y=5-5

y=0

Possible solutions of y are 2,1 and 0.