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

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

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Plug in the known x value

2(-1/2)-3y=6
-1-3y=6
-3y=7
y=-7/3

Final answer: -7/3
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