SOLUTION: Write a formula that expresses the relationship described below y varies directly as x and y = –10 when x = –7. What are the key words that I should notice that helps me writ

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Question 150793: Write a formula that expresses the relationship described below
y varies directly as x and y = –10 when x = –7.

What are the key words that I should notice that helps me write formulas?....I know y = ?/?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A direct variance means that as x increases y increases. Also as x decreases y decreases . So this is reflected by the equation


Start with the given equation.


Plug in and .


Rearrange the terms


Divide both sides by -7.


Reduce


Rearrange the equation


So the equation is

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