SOLUTION: Suppose y varies directly as x . If y= 5 when x= 8 find y
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Question 1000027: Suppose y varies directly as x . If y= 5 when x= 8 find y
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The condition says that y = k*x with some constant k.
To find k, substitute x = 8, y = 5. You will get
5 = k*8.
It means that k = . Hence, y = .x.
It is the expression you are asked about.
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