Asked by George
if y varies directly as x find the direct variation equation for the situation:
y=20 and x=16
y=20 and x=16
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Answered by
Reiny
if y varies directly as x
becomes
y = kx, where k is a constant
so if y=20 and x=16
20 = 16k
k=5/4
therefore y = (5/4)x
most of these question are that simple.
becomes
y = kx, where k is a constant
so if y=20 and x=16
20 = 16k
k=5/4
therefore y = (5/4)x
most of these question are that simple.