If $x=2$ and $y=1$, the value of $2 x-3 y$ equals
(A) 11
(B) 1
(C) 4
(D) 5
(E) 3
Substituting $x=2$ and $y=1$ into the expression $2 x-3 y$, we have $2 \times 2-3 \times 1$.

Using the correct order of operations, $2 \times 2-3 \times 1=4-3=1$.

ANSWER: (B)