SOLUTION: The variables x and y vary directly. Use the given values to write an equation that relates x and y. x = 5, y = 25 Help me!! Due friday help me slove this problem asap!

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Question 458869: The variables x and y vary directly. Use
the given values to write an equation that relates x and y.
x = 5, y = 25
Help me!! Due friday help me slove this problem asap!!!

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
he variables x and y vary directly.
Use the given values to write an equation that relates x and y.
x = 5, y = 25
:
Write it as y = kx
Replace x and y to find k
25 = 5k
k =
k = 5
:
y = 5x, is the equation that relates y to x
:
You can see when x=5, y=25 as given.

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