To solve for y in the equation 3y = 3x
, we first need to isolate y. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 3:
3y = 3x
=> y = x
This means that y is equal to x. This form tells us that for every value of x on the graph of y = 3x
, the corresponding value of y will simply be the same as x.
For example, if x = 1, then:
y = 1
Similarly, if x = 2, then:
y = 2
So, to answer the question directly, y can take any value equal to x. If a specific value of x is provided, we can determine a specific value of y.
In conclusion, y lies directly on the line defined by the equation y = x
when 3y
lies on the graph of y = 3x
.