How do you graph the direct variation equation $y=5/2x$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-04-17T22:46:39

To graph the direct variation $y=5/2x$ , determine two points on the line.

If $x=0, y=(5/2*0)=0$ Point = $(0,0)$

If $x=2, y=(5/cancel 2*cancel 2/1)=5$ Point = $(2,5)$

Plot the two points and draw a straight line through the points.

graph{y=5/2x [-7.605, 12.395, -3.345, 6.655]}r

How do you graph the direct variation equation y=5/2xy=5/2x?