SOLUTION: If y varies directly as x and y = 2 when x = 4, find x when y = 4. A. 16 B. 4 C. 2 D. 8

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Question 436236: If y varies directly as x and y = 2 when x = 4, find x when y = 4.
A. 16
B. 4
C. 2
D. 8

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
*Note: When Quantities vary directly,they are related by the relationship:
k being the constant of proportionality.
If y varies directly as x and y = 2 when x = 4, find x when y = 4
y = kx
2 = k4
.5 = k
y = .5x
y/.5 = x
x = 4/.5 = 8 when y = 4
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