Question

The cost of book is Rs.2 less than 3 times the cost of a pen. Express this statement as a linear equation in two variables. [take cost of a book- Rs. x and cost of a pen-Rs. y]​

Answer 1

Answer:

_________x = 3y - 2

_________x - 3y + 2 = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost of book be x and cost of pen be y.

According to your question

x = 3y - 2

x - 3y + 2 = 0

Hence your question was proved..