+9465 -3(y - 1) = 9
First let's solve this equation for y . Divide both sides by -3 .
y - 1 = 9 / -3
y - 1 = -3
Add 1 to both sides of the equation.
y = -3 + 1
y = -2
Now that we know y = -2 , we can find the value of \(\frac12\)y .
\(\frac12\)y = \(\frac12\)(-2)
\(\frac12\)y = -1
