SOLUTION: Is this a direct variation? 8x + 9y=10

SOLUTION: Is this a direct variation? 8x + 9y=10

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Question 705721: Is this a direct variation? 8x + 9y=10
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this a direct variation? 8x + 9y=10
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y = (-8/9)x + 10
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As x increases, y decreases.
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Indirect variation.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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