If x = 4, then the value of 4 + 2y − x is

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If x = 4 , then the value of 4 + 2y − x is
y 5 7 2y + x

1. 3
  7
2. 1 1
  7
3. 1
4. 2

Correct Option: C

x	=	4	(Given)
y		5

Expression =	4	+	2y − x
	7		2y + x

= (4/7) +	2y	−	x
	y		y

	2y	+	x
	y		y

= (4/7) +	2 −	x
		y

	2 +	x
		y

= (4/7) +	2 −	4
		5

	2 +	4
		5

= (4/7) +	10 − 4
	5

	10 + 4
	5

=	4	+	16
	7		14

=	4	+	3	=	7	= 1
	7		7		7