Are 1/2(6x-2) and 3-x equivelant?

The triangles are similar. what is the value of x? x=

If given an equation of a line such as -1/2x+6 how would you create an equation of a line parallel and perpendicula to this line that goes through another point such as (4,10)

An automated water dispenser fills packets with one liter of water on average, with a standard deviation of 5 milliliter. the manual says that after a year of operation the dispenser should be tested to see if it needs recalibration. a year later a number of filled packets are set aside and measured separately. it is found that the average packet now contains about 0.995 liters. does the dispenser need calibration? explain your answer.