The equation you've provided is a linear equation in two variables. It can be written in the standard form:
\[ x - 2y = 3 \]
If you need to solve for one variable in terms of the other or if you want to graph the equation, here are a couple of options:
Solve for \(x\): \[ x = 2y + 3 \]
Solve for \(y\): \[ -2y = 3 - x \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = \frac{x - 3}{2} \]
Graphing the Equation:
- To graph the equation, you can find the intercepts.
- x-intercept (set \(y = 0\)): \[ x - 2(0) = 3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 3 \] Point: \((3, 0)\)
- y-intercept (set \(x = 0\)): \[ 0 - 2y = 3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 2y = -3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = -\frac{3}{2} \] Point: \((0, -\frac{3}{2})\)
- To graph the equation, you can find the intercepts.
Using these intercepts, you can plot the points and draw the line representing the equation.
If you need clarification on any of these steps or further assistance with related problems, let me know!