Transcript text: Solve $a=\frac{1}{2}(v+t) y$ for $y$
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the equation \( a = \frac{1}{2}(v + t) y \) for \( y \), we need to isolate \( y \) on one side of the equation. This involves multiplying both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction and then dividing by \( (v + t) \).
Step 1: Isolate \( y \)
Starting with the equation
\[
a = \frac{1}{2}(v + t) y,
\]
we multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
\[
2a = (v + t) y.
\]
Step 2: Solve for \( y \)
Next, we divide both sides by \( (v + t) \) to isolate \( y \):
\[
y = \frac{2a}{v + t}.
\]
Final Answer
Thus, the solution for \( y \) is
\[
\boxed{y = \frac{2a}{v + t}}.
\]