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If x is directly proportional to y and x = 3 when y = 8, what is the value of x when y = 2
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If x is directly proportional to y and x = 3 when y = 8, what is the value of x when y = 2
I am not using a specific book. I am just practicing...
Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Directly proportional
x=3 and y=8
This is your constant value. Keeping the constant, plug in the new values.
Cross multiply and solve for x (reduce to lowest terms)
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