Plug the value for x given into the equation and solve.
y = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] x 2 + 8
y = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] x 2 + 8 > y = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] + 8 - Use PEMDAS. Multiply 1/4 by 2.
y = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] + 8 > y = 8 [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
So, your final answer is 8[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] or 8.5!
