It should be this y=1/2x+3
3.5 hours each.... 7hrs if work/2 people = 3.5 hrs of work each
Why would someone give you the answer if you are in detention? I will tell you the first step which is to get rid of the -3 by adding positive three to both sides of the equation. Then from there, you should know what to do! Pay attention in class, and stop giving your teacher trouble!