Hi If y varies jointly as x and z and y = 12 when x = 2 and z = 3, y = kxz where k is th econstant of proportionality 12 = k*2*3 12/6 = k = 2 find y when x = - 3 and z = 0.5. y = 2xz y = 2*-3*.5 = -3 when x = -3 and z = .5 of 1/2