There are 6 feet in 2 yards, which is represented by the equation 2y=6x. Determine the number of feet in yards

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To determine the number of feet in yards, we start with the equation you've provided:

\[ 2y = 6x \]

In this equation:

  • \(y\) represents yards
  • \(x\) represents feet

From the problem, we know that there are 6 feet in 2 yards. To find the number of feet per yard, we can simplify the given relation.

First, we can express 1 yard in terms of feet:

If 2 yards equal 6 feet, then to find 1 yard, we divide both sides of the equation \(2y = 6x\) by 2:

\[ y = 3x \]

This means:

1 yard = 3 feet

So, in conclusion, there are 3 feet in 1 yard.