SOLUTION: {{{ (2,1)and(6,y) }}} Suppose the ordered pairs in this exercise are for the same direct variation. They are asking me to find the missing value. I actually thought that the

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Suppose the ordered pairs in this exercise are for the same direct variation. They are asking me to find the missing value.
I actually thought that the missing variable was 5.

Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2,1) and (6,y)
for a direct variation the equation is:

so using the first point ...
plug this and (6, y) into the equation

solve for y
since 2 * 3 = 6
then 1 * 3 = 3
y = 3

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