SOLUTION: Solve each equation for Y. y+1/2=-1/3(x+1/2)

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Question 159751: Solve each equation for Y.
y+1/2=-1/3(x+1/2)
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+1/2=-1/3(x+1/2)
y+ 1/2 = -x/3 - 1/6
6y+3=-2x-1 multiply 6 by each side to eliminate fractions.
6y=-2x-4
y=-(2x+4)/6
y=-(x+2)/3
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Ed