Question

If the point (-1/2, y) lies on the line whose equation is 2x - 3y = 6, what is the value of y?

-7/3
-5/3
7/3

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910 could you help me out?

Answer 2

the point (-1/2, y) means that x = -1/2 and y is currently unknown

Answer 3

2x - 3y = 6

2(-1/2) - 3y = 6 ... replace x with -1/2 (since x = -1/2)

-2/2 - 3y = 6

-1 - 3y = 6

I'll let you finish up

Answer 4

Ok so -3y=7?

Answer 5

keep going

Answer 6

so -3/7

Answer 7

oops i mean -7/3 lol

Answer 8

yep, -7/3 is the answer

Answer 9

Ok so all i had to do was insert the number that was given to me

Answer 10

Thanks again :)

Answer 11

you're welcome