SOLUTION: Ok, this question is so confusing, the problem is: If y varies as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?
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: Ok, this question is so confusing, the problem is: If y varies as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?
Please and Thank you=)This question is from textbook algebra
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "y varies as x^2" can be written as: where k is the constant of variation.
To find the value of k, simply substitute the given values of y = 2, and x = 4 and solve for k. Divide both sides by 16. Simplify.
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