Question 750602: if y varies directly as x, and y=9 when x=4, find y when x=16
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! if y varies directly as x, and y=9 when x=4, find y when x=16
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When you see "direct variation" think:
y = kx
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To find k, use "y=9 when x=4":
y = kx
9 = k(4)
9/4 = k
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so, our equation is:
y = (9/4)x
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now, we can answer:
find y when x=16
y = (9/4)x
y = (9/4)(16)
y = (9)(4)
y = 36
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