If $(x + 1,y-2) = (3,1)$, find the values of x and y.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $x = 2, y = 3$
Since the ordered pairs are equal, the corresponding elements are equal.
Therefore $x + 1 = 3$ and $y-2=1$
Solving we get $x = 2$ and $y = 3$.