To evaluate the expression \( x - \frac{y}{3} \) for \( x = 9 \) and \( y = 6 \), follow these steps:
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Substitute the values of \( x \) and \( y \) into the expression:
\[ 9 - \frac{6}{3} \]
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Calculate \( \frac{6}{3} \):
\[ \frac{6}{3} = 2 \]
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Now substitute this back into the expression:
\[ 9 - 2 \]
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Finally, perform the subtraction:
\[ 9 - 2 = 7 \]
Therefore, the value of the expression \( x - \frac{y}{3} \) when \( x = 9 \) and \( y = 6 \) is \( 7 \).
However, none of the provided responses (6, 9, 1, 3) contain the correct answer of 7. Please check your options again!