For the data in the table, does y vary directly with x? If it does, write an equation for the direct variation.

x| y
2 10
4 24
6 36

a. yes; y=2x
b. yes; y=5x
c. yes; y=7x
d. no; y does not vary directly with x. (My answer)

3 answers

Hello,Fiol!

No. Y does not vary directly with X.

If you divide 10 by 2, it equals 5.
24 / 4 = 6.
36 / 6 = 6.
The data is different: 5, 6, 6.
Therefore, the answer is D
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