SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=6 and when x=2. How do I find the variation constant of K and the equation of variati

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Question 352151: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x and y=6 and when x=2.
How do I find the variation constant of K and the equation of variation of y?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies directly as x
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y = kx since y varies directly as x
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Solve for "k" if y=6 when x=2.
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6 = k*2
k = 3
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the equation of variation of y?
y = 3x
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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