What is the solution of the equation 3x+7y=30 if x=y?
(1,1)
(2,2)
(3,3)
(4,4)
Substiuting x=y in the equation 3x+7y=30, we get 3x+7x=30. ⇒ 10x=30 ⇒ x=3 Thus, x=y=3. In other words, (3,3) is a solution of the equation 3x+7y=30.