How do you solve an equation with multiple variables. 32=3x+y

Question

How do you solve

 

32=3x+y

Answer 1

To find the value of both variables you would need a second equation. After that you could solve through substitution , elimination, or by graphing the two equations.

Answer 2

 Number of variables and number of equations should be the same

 

 32 = 3X + Y

 

    Y = -3X + 32

 

   For every X there is a value Y , collectively can be represented by an equation , graph or table of content.