Y varies directly with x and y = 12 when x = 4, how do you write the direct variation equation?

1 Answer
Aug 25, 2017

y=3x

Explanation:

"the initial statement is "ypropx

"to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant"
"of variation"

rArry=kx

"to find k use the given condition"

y=12" when "x=4

y=kxrArrk=y/x=12/4=3

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