y-3=1/2(x-6) "finding the value of a variable"
x=2 I know the answer is 1, but how do I work the problem to get 1. This problem is in our text book and in the back it states the answer is 1. I tried working the problem serval times and I do not come up with one.
y-3=1/2(x-6) , if x = 2
y-3 = (1/2)(2-6)
y-3 = (1/2)(-4)
y-3 = -2
y = -2 + 3
y = 1
Thank you Reiny. I see where I was making my mistake. I was multiplying 1/2*2 and 1/2*-6. instead of 2-6 then multiplying 1/2. Thank you for your help.
To find the value of y when x = 2 in the equation y - 3 = (1/2)(x - 6), you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Substitute the given value of x into the equation.
y - 3 = (1/2)(2 - 6)
Step 2: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.
y - 3 = (1/2)(-4)
Step 3: Evaluate the expression within the parentheses.
y - 3 = -2
Step 4: Add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate y.
y = -2 + 3
Step 5: Perform the addition operation.
y = 1
Therefore, when x = 2, the value of y is indeed 1.