Effect of changing values of Dummy variables.

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Changing the values of dummy variables in a regression from 1 and 0 to 2 + 3(x) results in a decrease of the coefficients by a factor of 3. The impact of the constant term "2" on the output is reflected in the intercept, which changes but not by an exact two due to the smaller coefficient of the modified dummy variable. The relationship between the intercept and the new dummy variable coefficients is crucial for understanding the overall regression output. Further analysis of the intercept term can clarify the effects of the constant. Understanding these changes is essential for accurate interpretation of regression results.
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I have run a regression using a single dummy variable and have my outputs. I then changed the values of my dummy variables from 1 and 0 to . 2 + 3(x) where x was 1 or 0 with the same 1 and 0 positions in my data as the original regression. I can see that the coeffeicient of the dummy terms have decreased by an exact factor of 3 but I cannot figure out how the 2 changes the output. Any suggestions where I can look in my results/output for the effects of the 2? Thanks.
 
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The intercept term.
 
Thank you for the reply. I had noticed that the intercept term was different on the second regression but I couldn't seem to figure out the exact relationship. It does not change the intercept by exactly two because of the smaller coefficient on my new dummy term.

Thanks again.
 

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