Question 52657
With the equation {{{y+1/2=(1/3)*(x+1/2)}}} you should start by distributing the 1/3.  That would give you {{{y+1/2 = 1/3x + 1/6}}}.  Next subtract the 1/2 from both sides leaving you with {{{y = 1/3x - 1/3}}}.  And that is your answer.